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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 ... symptoms Onset ... SNOOP #mnemonic #headaches ... Differential #Diagnosis #headache ... redflag #dangerous #neurology
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 ... #Neurology #Differential
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
Causes of Secondary Headaches (without Red Flag Symptoms) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute
 • Sinusitis
 • Dental
Causes of Secondary Headaches ... without Red Flag Symptoms ... Analgesic Induced Headache ... #Secondary #Headaches ... #Neurology #Differential
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... thunderclap) of worst headache ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... MatthewHoMD #Headache ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
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
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... photophobia and headache ... Primary headaches ... - Autonomic symptoms ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... of additional symptoms ... palpitations, light-headedness ... , headache, speech ... Seizure #management #Neurology
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
reversible aura symptoms ... Scotoma, Flashing lights ... 60 minutes, by headache ... diagnosis #criteria #neurology ... #headache #ICHD3
Stages of Migraine
 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea,
Sensitivity to light ... Brainstem → • Headache ... days/weeks): No symptoms ... Stages #diagnosis #neurology ... #headache #ICHD3