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Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Migraine with Aura ... Speech and/or language ... difficulty, Dysphasic language ... 60 minutes, by headache ... 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 ... Visual, Sensory, Language ... Brainstem → • Headache ... diagnosis #neurology #headache
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Presence of aura ... light-headedness, headache ... seizure - Onset, aura ... Postictal state #Algorithm
Stepwise management of acute headache in the emergency department 

1) Metoclopramide 10 mg IV or prochlorperazine
management of acute headache ... IV to prevent headache ... therapy listed in Table ... #Headache #Management ... #Stepwise #Algorithm