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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 - Differential ... Tension/Stress Headache ... #Neurology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Primary and Secondary (without Red Flags) Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

#Primary #Secondary #Headaches #Neurology
Causes of Primary ... without Red Flags) Headaches ... Primary #Secondary #Headaches ... #Neurology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Secondary Headaches ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... P - Previous Headache ... #differential #causes ... secondary #management #neurology
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... photophobia and headache ... Primary headaches ... : - Acute angle-closure ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... thunderclap) of worst headache ... arteritis • Acute angle ... MatthewHoMD #Headache ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis of Migraine Headache
P Is the headache Pulsatile in quality?
O Is the duration
Diagnosis of Migraine Headache ... P Is the headache ... there associated Nausea ... intensity of the headache ... #PrimaryCare #Neurology
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
stroke • Severe nausea ... pressure, acute-angle ... pressure - Acute angle ... pupils - Acute angle ... signs #symptoms #clues
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Dysfunction - Imbalance, neurologic ... Cerebellopontine Angle ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Neurology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... without an obvious cause ... with significant neurologic ... usually between ages ... Central #Vertigo #Causes
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 ... stairs) D) During headache ... following: • Nausea ... diagnosis #criteria #neurology ... #headache #ICHD3