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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 ... 60 minutes, by headache ... another ICHD-3 diagnosis ... #diagnosis #criteria ... #neurology #headache
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Presence of aura ... of additional symptoms ... light-headedness, headache ... #management #Neurology
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
SNOOP mnemonic may ... disorders Neurologic symptoms ... exercise #SNOOP #mnemonic ... #Diagnosis #headache ... redflag #dangerous #neurology
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential Diagnosis ... Migraine with aura ... migraine without aura ... - Autonomic symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Red ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... #Algorithm #neurology ... #PHANTOMS #mnemonic
Approach to Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red Flags (SNOOPY)
S: Systemic Symptoms
N: Neuro Symptoms
O: Onset - Sudden
O:
- Differential Diagnosis ... ) S: Systemic Symptoms ... N: Neuro Symptoms ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #algorithm #neurology
Migraine without Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D:
B) Headache attacks lasting 4-72
Migraine without Aura ... Diagnostic Criteria ... #Migraine #Aura ... #diagnosis #criteria ... #neurology #headache
Stages of Migraine
 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea,
Blurred Vision → • Aura ... 60 minutes each aura ... days/weeks): No symptoms ... Migraine #Stages #diagnosis ... #neurology #headache
SNOOP Mnemonic for Headache Red Flags 🚩

S	Systemic symptoms or disease - Fever, weight loss, HIV/cancer
N	Neurologic symptoms
SNOOP Mnemonic for ... S Systemic symptoms ... N Neurologic symptoms ... exercise #SNOOP #Mnemonic ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary Headaches ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Unilateral ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm