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Headache Differential - Primary vs Secondary
A vast number of diseases can cause a headache. We divide
Headache Differential ... , in which the headache ... and secondary headaches ... , in which headaches ... Primary #Secondary #Table
Differential Diagnosis of Headache - Table

 - Cluster headache
 - Migraine
 - Paroxysmal hemicrania
 - Short-lasting
Differential Diagnosis of Headache ... headache - Migraine ... unilateral neuralgiform headaches ... tearing - Tension headache ... #PrimaryCare #Headache
Secondary Headaches and Cranial Neuralgias - Comparison Table

#Diagnosis #PrimaryCare #Headache #Secondary #Differential #Comparison #Table #Timing
Secondary Headaches ... Neuralgias - Comparison Table ... #PrimaryCare #Headache ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Primary and Secondary Headache Types - Differential Classification

- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Headaches #Primary #Secondary #Types
and Secondary Headache ... DrEricStrong #Headaches ... Classification #Table
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 ... unsuccessfully treated) C) Headache ... stairs) D) During headache ... criteria #neurology #headache ... #ICHD3
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Speech and/or language ... difficulty, Dysphasic language ... 60 minutes, by headache ... criteria #neurology #headache ... #ICHD3
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
than 3 migraine headaches ... or at least 8 headache ... severe debilitating headaches ... #Medications #Table
Stages of Migraine
 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea,
Visual, Sensory, Language ... Brainstem → • Headache ... diagnosis #neurology #headache ... #ICHD3
Oral Antihypertensive Medications - Selection by Comorbidities
Comorbidities: 
 • Stable Angina, HFpEF, HFrEF, AFib, TAA/Marfan, Aortic
Comorbidities: • Stable ... Pregnancy, Cluster Headache ... #pharmacology #table
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
Indications #Pathways #Table ... MSK #Migraine #Headache