Neurology — Flashcards

Migraines typically present as a pulsating pain with _____, photophobia, or phonophobia

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

How would you manage an acute attack of a cluster headache? _____

What is the first-line acute management of migraines? _____ or/and Triptan

_____ is characterised by migraine headaches accompanied by motor weakness during the preceding aura phase

Patients suffer from _____ headaches in "bouts" which typically last 6-12 weeks

Cluster headaches are typically _____lateral

Tension headaches episodes last _____ - 7 days

Symptoms of migraines _____ during pregnancy

Hint: worsen/improve

A 28-year-old female with asthma requires migraine prophylaxis. Which medications are contraindicated/avoided, and what is a suitable alternative?\n\n_____