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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 Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Cluster Headache ... Hemicranial Continua Clusters ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Triptan Selection ... Management Choosing triptans ... Reponse to given triptan ... medication-overuse headache ... pharmacology #selection #headache
Differential Diagnosis of Headache - Table

 - Cluster headache
 - Migraine
 - Paroxysmal hemicrania
 - Short-lasting
Differential Diagnosis of Headache ... - Table - Cluster ... headache - Migraine ... tearing - Tension headache ... #PrimaryCare #Headache
Drugs Useful in the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches
Several classes of drugs are effective in
Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches ... blocker: Verapamil TRIPTANS ... • Triptans rapidly ... • Triptans are ... #Migraine #Headache
Causes of Headache - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary: Tension, Migraine, Cluster
Extracranial: Medications, Sinusitis, TMJ disorder, Cervicogenic, Glaucoma,
Causes of Headache ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tension, Migraine, Cluster ... uw_IMresidency #Headache ... Diagnosis #Causes #algorithm
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... photophobia and headache ... Primary headaches ... • Tension-type headache ... only during their cluster
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Secondary Headaches ... P - Previous Headache ... change Migraine Headache ... min – 7 days Cluster ... Headache: • Always
Headache Evaluation Algorithm

- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong 

#Headache #Evaluation #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Workup
Headache Evaluation ... Algorithm - By ... DrEricStrong #Headache ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
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
Triptans and supplemental oxygen are first-line abortive therapies for cluster headache. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover
Triptans and supplemental ... therapies for cluster ... headache. ... #Management #Cluster ... #Headache #Treatment