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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 ... Tension/Stress Headache ... • Cluster Headache ... Primary Cough Headache ... #Primary #Headaches
Headache Evaluation Algorithm

- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong 

#Headache #Evaluation #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Workup
Headache Evaluation ... Algorithm - By ... DrEricStrong #Headache ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Evaluation of Headache #Diagnosis #Management #EM #Neuro #Headache #Differential #Evaluation #Algorithm #Ddxof
Evaluation of Headache ... Management #EM #Neuro #Headache ... #Differential #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Excellent overview of the emergency department approach to atraumatic sudden onset headaches- including proposed algorithm and
atraumatic sudden onset headaches ... including proposed algorithm ... petrosoniak #Headache ... #Algorithm #SuddenOnset
Drugs Useful in the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches
Several classes of drugs are effective in
Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches ... severity of migraine attacks ... severity of migraine headaches ... relieving migraine attacks ... #Migraine #Headache
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... thunderclap) of worst headache ... MatthewHoMD #Headache ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Headaches (without Red Flag Symptoms) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute
 • Sinusitis
 • Dental
Causes of Secondary Headaches ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Analgesic Induced Headache ... #Secondary #Headaches ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Migraine without Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D:
B) Headache attacks lasting 4-72
criteria B-D: B) Headache ... attacks lasting ... unsuccessfully treated) C) Headache ... stairs) D) During headache ... criteria #neurology #headache
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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4 significant headaches ... or migraine attacks ... /month • ≥ 8 headache ... Medication-overuse headaches ... prophylaxis #neurology #headache
Approach to Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red Flags (SNOOPY)
S: Systemic Symptoms
N: Neuro Symptoms
O: Onset - Sudden
O:
Approach to Headache ... 50 yo P: Prior Headache ... NUIM_Chiefs #Headache ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm