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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Approach to Headaches ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ): • Pattern change ... Stroke, carotid dissection ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Headache - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary: Tension, Migraine, Cluster
Extracranial: Medications, Sinusitis, TMJ disorder, Cervicogenic, Glaucoma,
Causes of Headache ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Extracranial: Medications ... Venous trrombosis, Dissection ... uw_IMresidency #Headache
Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers

Mechanism of Action:  L-Type calcium channel blockade - Inhibits the influx of
Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel ... of Action: L-Type ... calcium channel ... vasodilation Indications ... Hypotension, Flushing, Headache
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
With Different Headache ... mental status changes ... Mental status changes ... Cervical artery dissection ... intoxication of various types
Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Pachymeningitis is a rare condition that causes areas of a layer
may have vision changes ... , headaches, or ... Dural venous sinus distention ... collection Changes ... Dural venous sinus distention
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... of and indication