Headache Emergencies.
Neurol Clin
; 39(2): 355-372, 2021 05.
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| ID: mdl-33896523
ABSTRACT
Headache is a common reason for seeking medical attention. Most cases are benign primary headache disorders; however, there is significant overlap between symptoms of these disorders and secondary headaches. Differentiating these clinical scenarios requires a careful history with attention to red flag symptoms and a neurologic examination. These details can identify dangerous disorders subarachnoid hemorrhage, reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, elevated intracranial pressure, hydrocephalus, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, arterial dissection, central nervous system infection, and inflammatory vasculitis. Older, pregnant, or immunocompromised patients have a higher risk for secondary disorders; clinicians should have a different threshold to conduct evaluations in such patients.
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2021
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