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Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Triptan Selection ... medication-overuse headache ... Management #treatment #neurology ... pharmacology #selection #headache ... #neurology
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 ... Tension/Stress Headache ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... and disorders Neurologic ... SNOOP #mnemonic #headaches ... Differential #Diagnosis #headache ... redflag #dangerous #neurology
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 Primary and Secondary (without Red Flags) Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

#Primary #Secondary #Headaches #Neurology
without Red Flags) Headaches ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Primary #Secondary #Headaches ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red Flags (SNOOPY)
S: Systemic Symptoms
N: Neuro Symptoms
O: Onset - Sudden
O:
Approach to Headache ... 50 yo P: Prior Headache ... NUIM_Chiefs #Headache ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... #neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... MatthewHoMD #Headache ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
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 ... change Migraine Headache ... secondary #management #neurology
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 ... Pharmacology #Management #Neurology
Acute Treatment of Migraine
Mild Attacks: NSAIDs, Simple Analgesics
Moderate/Severe Attacks: Triptans, Ditans, Gepants, Ergots
Non-pharmacologic Treatment: Neuromodulation, Rest,
Severe Attacks: Triptans ... treatment #management #neurology