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Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Diagnostic Criteria ... • Brainstem: Vertigo ... 60 minutes, by headache ... #diagnosis #criteria ... #neurology #headache
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
- Presence of aura ... of additional symptoms ... light-headedness, headache ... such as: - Syncope ... Seizure #management #Neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
with significant neurologic ... with vertigo and ... attacks with varying neurologic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Diagnosis Framework ... Migraine with aura ... migraine without aura ... - Autonomic symptoms ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Stages of Migraine
 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea,
60 minutes each aura ... Sensory, Language and ... days/weeks): No symptoms ... Migraine #Stages #diagnosis ... #neurology #headache
Focal Seizures
Focal Seizures With Impairment of Consciousness
 - The seizure may or may not start with
then termed an aura ... headache may occur ... neurologic deficit ... Focal #Seizures #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Partial
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
characterized by: • Headache ... mental status • Headache ... may precede the neurologic ... Neurological symptoms ... #management #neurology
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... An APD was noted ... the hospital, diagnosed ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Pachymeningitis is a rare condition that causes areas of a layer
- Differential Diagnosis ... brain (dura mater ... cause different symptoms ... vision changes, headaches ... Pachymeningitis #HP #Neurology