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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Approach to Headaches ... thunderclap) of worst headache ... conditions: • Stroke ... MatthewHoMD #Headache ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Act FAST, Save Lives! Learn the BEFAST acronym and recognize the warning signs of a stroke.
recognize the warning signs ... coordination or dizziness ... difficulty Terrible Headache ... Sudden severe headache ... #Mnemonic #Neurology
Extrapulmonary manifestations of COVID-19
 • Neurologic: Headaches, Dizziness, Encephalopathy, Guillain-Barré, Ageusia, Myalgia, Anosmia, Stroke
 • Renal:
of COVID-19 • Neurologic ... : Headaches, Dizziness ... Myalgia, Anosmia, Stroke ... Extrapulmonary #Diagnosis #Signs
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
- Differential ... → Syncope • Signs ... sensations - Headache ... Disorientation, Headache ... Hyperventilation, Dizziness
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Symptoms: • Headache ... /L) • Mildly decreased ... features include - Headache ... Meningitis: • Headache ... Acute meningeal signs
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis by Body System

Dermatologic/mucosal

 - Eyes: periorbital swelling/erythema, injected conjunctiva, tears

 - Oral mucosa:
tightness, tachypnea, decreased ... abdominal cramps Neurologic ... - Throbbing headache ... , dizziness, lightheadedness ... Diagnosis #Allergy #Signs
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
Dangerous Causes of Headache ... coagulopathy, decreased ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... signs/symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Headache
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
sign of cutaneous ... 50 years • New headache ... artery tenderness - decreased ... affects the skin, neurologic ... Progressive symptoms of headache
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... claudication, headaches ... GCA #Temporal #Signs