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Acute Treatment of Migraine

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Migraine #Treatment #management #neurology #headache #medications
Acute Treatment ... of Migraine - ... BrighamChiefs #Migraine ... #Treatment #management ... #neurology #headache
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
headaches per month ... appropriate acute treatment ... #Medications #Table ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Neurology #PrimaryCare
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential Diagnosis ... • In migraines ... - Autonomic symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Migraine Treatment Overview

 • What is a Migraine?
 • Pathophysiology
 • Common Migraine Triggers
 • Diagnosis
Migraine Treatment ... • Pathophysiology ... Triggers • Diagnosis ... #Treatment #management ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
of additional symptoms ... light-headedness, headache ... Stroke - Atypical migraine ... #Seizure #management ... #Neurology
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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treatments • ... Severe/DisabIing symptoms ... #treatment #prevention ... #prophylaxis #neurology ... #headache #management
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Management Choosing ... medication-overuse headache ... #Management #treatment ... #neurology #pharmacology ... #neurology
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Migraine with Aura ... 60 minutes, by headache ... neudrawlogy #Migraine ... #criteria #neurology ... #headache #ICHD3
Stages of Migraine
 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea,
Stages of Migraine ... Brainstem → • Headache ... days/weeks): No symptoms ... #Stages #diagnosis ... #neurology #headache
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Differential Diagnosis ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... Sx change Migraine ... primary #secondary #management ... #neurology