Neurology — Flashcards

What is the surgical management for myasthenia gravis? _____

What is the first-line prophylaxis of tension headache? _____

Migraines affect _____ with a ratio of 3:1

Hint: gender

What primary headache type is most commonly associated with emotional tension, anxiety, tiredness or stress? _____

What supplement can be given for migraines? _____

Most patients with cluster headaches have _____ to rule out any underlying brain lesions

Hint: imaging

What is the prophylactic management for cluster headaches? _____

The most common type of aura symptoms in a migraine are _____

Cluster headaches are typically _____

Hint: severity

The pathophysiology of migraines is unclear, but possible mechanisms include cortical spreading depression, neurovascular changes, neuropeptides & neurotransmitters such as _____