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Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
prophylaxis? ... headaches per month ... or at least 8 headache ... severe debilitating headaches ... Pharmacology #Management #Neurology
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary ... Headaches - Differential ... Unilateral • Migraine ... Tension/Stress Headache ... #Neurology #Differential
Headache Differential - Primary vs Secondary
A vast number of diseases can cause a headache. We divide
Headache Differential ... of diseases can cause ... a headache. ... are caused by various ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Differential Diagnosis of Headache - Table

 - Cluster headache
 - Migraine
 - Paroxysmal hemicrania
 - Short-lasting
of Headache - Table ... - Cluster headache ... - Migraine - ... tearing - Tension headache ... #PrimaryCare #Headache
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... - Differential ... photophobia and headache ... Primary headaches ... ophthalmology #Neurology
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
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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and Prophylaxis ... 4 significant headaches ... /month • ≥ 8 headache ... Medication-overuse headaches ... #neurology #headache
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Secondary Headaches ... P - Previous Headache ... Headache: • Unilateral ... visuals) Tension Headache ... days Cluster Headache
Drugs Useful in the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches
Several classes of drugs are effective in
Treatment and Prophylaxis ... of Migraine Headaches ... Several classes ... headaches in about ... #Migraine #Headache
Starting a new series for M3/4s & interns with @Noor4Neurology on some guidance before you consult
First up: headaches ... a patient with headache ... the underlying cause ... neurotwitter #Headache ... #Migraine #TensionHeadache