Neurology — Flashcards

When a patient does suffer a cluster headache it lasts for _____-3hrs

During cluster headaches bouts of pain are typically localised to the _____ regions

Migraines are typically _____lateral

Cluster headaches are so severe and frequent it can significantly impact QOL and lead to _____

Tension headaches classification: _____ = < 1 day of headache per month Frequent episodic = at least 10 episodes occurring < 15 days per month, on average for > 3 months Chronic = ≥ 15 days of headache per month, on average for > 3 months

For suspected cluster headaches, patients should be _____ to exclude structural causes and confirmed diagnosis

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

Hint: imaging

What is the prophylactic management for cluster headaches? _____

What are the migraine triggers? (Mnemonic: CHOCOLATE) _____

Cluster headaches are associated with excruciating _____ pain

Hint: location