Headache Flashcards
1
Q
What are headache red flags?
A
FND; fever; thunderclap HA; Age > 50; progressive nausea/vomiting
2
Q
Why should ergots and triptans be avoided in CAD?
A
Because they cause vasospasm
3
Q
What are common prophylaxes for migraine HA?
A
Beta blockers;
valproic acid
4
Q
What is the pathology behind idiopathic intracranial HTN?
A
Increased ICP, unknown reasons
5
Q
How does a patient with IIH (pseudotumor cerebri) present?
A
female, increased ICP, papilledema, FND, n/v
6
Q
How is IIH (pseudotumor cerebri) diagnosed?
A
CT will be negative;
do LP and see high opening pressure;
7
Q
What is the treatment for IIH (pseudotumor cerebri)?
A
Acetozolamide;
refractory cases require serial LPs;
even more refractory cases get a VP shunt
