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SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... Systemic signs ... #headaches #Differential ... #Diagnosis #headache ... redflag #dangerous #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 ... Tension/Stress Headache ... #Neurology #Differential
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... thunderclap) of worst headache ... MatthewHoMD #Headache ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... meningeal irritation signs ... : - Acute angle-closure ... #Neurology
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 ... #diagnosis #differential ... secondary #management #neurology
Causes of Secondary Headaches (without Red Flag Symptoms) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute
 • Sinusitis
 • Dental
Causes of Secondary Headaches ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Analgesic Induced Headache ... #Secondary #Headaches ... #Neurology #Differential
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis of Migraine Headache
P Is the headache Pulsatile in quality?
O Is the duration
Headache P Is ... the headache Pulsatile ... intensity of the headache ... #Migraine #Headache ... #PrimaryCare #Neurology
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
Use the mnemonic ... • Tension – Bilateral ... – Use the mnemonic ... Secondary #Comparison #Neurology ... #Diagnosis
Causes of Primary and Secondary (without Red Flags) Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

#Primary #Secondary #Headaches #Neurology
without Red Flags) Headaches ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Primary #Secondary #Headaches ... #Neurology #Differential
Primary vs Secondary Headache Classification

- VA Joint Chiefs @BostonChiefs

#Primary #Secondary #Headache #Classification #neurology #differential #diagnosis
Primary vs Secondary Headache ... Primary #Secondary #Headache ... Classification #neurology ... #differential # ... diagnosis