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Migraine Flashcards

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What are scintillating scotomas?

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-loss of visual acuity in one area surrounded by normal vision

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What is the presenting symptoms?

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  • recurrent episodic headache (unilateral, severe can be retro-orbital), pain builds over minutes
  • phono/photophobia
  • nausea
  • neurological symptoms such as loss of sensation
  • auras/visual disturbances
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What are DDx?

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  • TIA
  • SAH
  • Stroke
  • Cluster headache
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What are treatments?

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  • analgesics

- anti-epileptic drugs if severe

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