New Technology holds the potential to distinguish stroke from peripheral vestibular in cases of vertigo thus eliminating the dependency on MRI.

The system includes a pair of goggles mounted with a webcam and accelerometer. A software analyzes the signals from the setup and detects abnormal eye movements when the head is turned.
A team of physicians from Johns Hopkins University, the University of Illinois and the University of Michigan, tested the device on a relatively small group of 12 emergency department patients who were admitted with persistent dizziness, abnormal rapid eye movements, vomiting and improper balance.
The device recorded a cent percent accuracy in distinguishing stroke from peripheral vestibular.
However, the researchers acknowledged that an extensive study with larger sample is required to confirm its efficiency.
Source-Medindia