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Acute Treatment of Migraine

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#Migraine #Treatment #management #neurology #headache #medications
Acute Treatment of Migraine ... BrighamChiefs #Migraine ... #Treatment #management ... #neurology #headache ... #medications
Acute Treatment of Migraine
Mild Attacks: NSAIDs, Simple Analgesics
Moderate/Severe Attacks: Triptans, Ditans, Gepants, Ergots
Non-pharmacologic Treatment: Neuromodulation, Rest,
Acute Treatment of Migraine ... Rest, Hydration, Meditation ... neudrawlogy #Migraine ... acute #treatment #management ... #neurology
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine ... indicated for migraine ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Neurology #PrimaryCare
Medication overuse headaches or rebound headaches are caused by regular, long-term use of medication to treat headaches, such as migraines.

Treatment of medication overuse
Medication overuse ... long-term use of medication ... Treatment of medication ... the offending medications ... #diagnosis #causes
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Acute ED Migraine ... Algorithm: Acute migraine ... Preventative Medications ... Cortel-LeBlanc #Migraine ... #management #algorithm
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Triptan Selection - Migraine ... Management Choosing ... month to avoid medication-overuse ... Rapidly progressing migraine ... #Management #treatment
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Ocular Adverse Effects ... of Systemic Medications ... Blurry Vision: • Migraine ... visual loss) • Medications ... or without eye movement
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
 •
Migraine Prevention ... days/month • Medication-overuse ... Preventative Medications ... #prophylaxis #neurology ... #headache #management
Congenital Nystagmus on Physical Exam
These abnormal eye movements were found in a patient with albinism. What
These abnormal eye movements ... Diagnosis: Congenital ... Cooper Neurology ... #PhysicalExam #ocular ... #clinical #video
The Urine / Plasma Electrolyte Ratio - Guide to Fluid Restriction in Hyponatremia
 • U/P Ratio
FR < 1000 mL + Medication ... #Hyponatremia #diagnosis ... #management #nephrology