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Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary Headaches ... - Differential ... Tension/Stress Headache ... • Cluster Headache ... #Neurology #Differential
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... SNOOP #mnemonic #headaches ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #headache ... redflag #dangerous #neurology
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
than 3 migraine headaches ... or at least 8 headache ... severe debilitating headaches ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Neurology #PrimaryCare
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Secondary Headaches ... P - Previous Headache ... change Migraine Headache ... visuals) Tension Headache ... days Cluster Headache
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... - Differential ... photophobia and headache ... Primary headaches ... : - Acute angle-closure
Causes of Secondary Headaches (without Red Flag Symptoms) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute
 • Sinusitis
 • Dental
Causes of Secondary Headaches ... Brain Injury • Acute ... Analgesic Induced Headache ... #Secondary #Headaches ... #Neurology #Differential
Acute Headache
#Diagnosis #Management #Peds #Acute #Headache #PEMSource
Acute Headache ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Peds #Acute #Headache
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... - Differential ... thunderclap) of worst headache ... arteritis • Acute ... MatthewHoMD #Headache
Acute Treatment of Migraine

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Migraine #Treatment #management #neurology #headache #medications
Acute Treatment ... Migraine #Treatment #management ... #neurology #headache
Evaluation of Headache #Diagnosis #Management #EM #Neuro #Headache #Differential #Evaluation #Algorithm #Ddxof
Evaluation of Headache ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Neuro #Headache ... #Differential #