Migraine Flashcards
Migraines:
FHx?
M/F?
Onset?
Location?
Character?
Duration?
Ass’c sxs?
FHx: Y
M/F: F > M
Onset: Variable
Location: U unilateral
Character: Pulsating, throbbing
Duration: 2 - 72 hrs
Ass’c sxs: Auras (Classic) or no Aura (Common), light/sound sens, N/V
Cluster:
FHx?
M/F?
Onset?
Location?
Character?
Duration?
Ass’c sxs?
FHx: N
M/F: M > F
Onset: During sleep
Location: Behind/around one eye
Character: Excruciating, sharp, steady
Duration: 15 - 90 min
Ass’c sxs: Sweating, Flushing, Nasal congest, Lacrimation, Pupil ∆s
Tension
FHx?
M/F?
Onset?
Location?
Character?
Duration?
Ass’c sxs?
FHx: Y
M/F: F > M
Onset: Stress
Location: Band around head
Character: Dull, persistent, tightening
Duration: 30 min - 7 days
Ass’c sxs: Mild light/sound/food intolerance
Migraine phases?
1st: Vasoconstriction
2nd: Vasodilation/pulsation
