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SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... old Onset in thunderclap ... SNOOP #mnemonic #headaches ... Differential #Diagnosis #headache
Excellent overview of the emergency department approach to atraumatic sudden onset headaches- including proposed algorithm and
atraumatic sudden onset headaches ... petrosoniak #Headache ... Diagnosis #Management #Thunderclap
Headache Differential - Primary vs Secondary
A vast number of diseases can cause a headache. We divide
Headache Differential ... them into primary headaches ... , in which the headache ... and secondary headaches ... , in which headaches
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Approach to Headaches ... 50 yr, onset (thunderclap ... ) of worst headache ... MatthewHoMD #Headache
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 #Pharmacology
Headache in children - History, Types, Red Flag Symptoms 

#Peds #Pediatrics #Headaches #History #RedFlags
Headache in children ... Peds #Pediatrics #Headaches
Secondary Headaches and Cranial Neuralgias - Comparison Table

#Diagnosis #PrimaryCare #Headache #Secondary #Differential #Comparison #Table #Timing
Secondary Headaches ... #PrimaryCare #Headache
Differential Diagnosis of Headache - Table

 - Cluster headache
 - Migraine
 - Paroxysmal hemicrania
 - Short-lasting
Differential Diagnosis of Headache ... Table - Cluster headache ... unilateral neuralgiform headaches ... tearing - Tension headache ... #PrimaryCare #Headache
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
Ottawa Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) Rule:

The Ottawa SAH rule contains 6 clinical variables to consider:
- Age >=40
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during exertion - Thunderclap ... headache (instantly