PPT-1 Migraine History, definitions and diagnosis

Migraine Migraine through history Migraine comes from the Greek word hemicrania which referred to pain occurring on one side of the head half skull 1 The earliest descriptions of migraine are said to be from 3000 BC. At the City of London Migraine Clinic you will be given diary cards on your 64257rst visit and they will be assessed at your follow up visit If you are able to come to the clinic with diary information at your 64257rst visit this will help the docto The expanding border is often described as “shimmering” or associated with “zig-zag” lines, “heat waves,” or “sparklers.” While most frequently followed by a Learning objectives . Gain organised knowledge in the subject area of headache. Be able to take a headache history. Know and apply the relevant evidence and/or guidelines . Be . aware of common . errors in . My head doth ake . O Sappho! Take . Thy fillit, . And bind the paine; . Or bring some bane . To kill it.. Robert Herrick (1591–1674). The Head-ake. History. Migraines described by Egyptians as early as 1200 BCE. Staff Neurologist. s. arah.d.hodges3.mil@mail.mil. I have no disclosures. A 34-year-old woman came to the office complaining of severe, left-sided throbbing headaches that last about 12–24 hours. She has had these headaches once a week for several months. During an episode, she is sensitive to both bright lights and loud sounds and feels nauseous. Sleep seemed to help her headaches. Neurological examination was normal.. 10-12% of general population are active migraineurs (at least one attack in last year).. > 5% have at least 18 migraine days per year.. Female: Male ratio 3:1 – this ratio rises from menarche, peaks at 42, then declines.. AHS . UCNS Board Review. Morris . Levin, MD, FAHS. Chief, Division of Headache Medicine, UCSF. ICHD 3. Disclosures for Dr. Morris Levin . Consultant: . Supernus, . Upsher. -Smith, Lilly, Amgen, Allergan, . Elizabeth Ekpo Cutter MDMigraine as defined by the International Classification of Headache Disorders third edition ICHD-3 should include the following1At least 5 or more attacks in lifetime2Headache Migraine. 1. Migraine through history. Migraine comes from the Greek word ‘. hemicrania. ’, which referred to pain occurring on one side of the head (‘half skull’). 1. The earliest descriptions of migraine are said to be from 3,000 BC. CHE IS ALMOST DEFINI TELY A MIGRAINE If you’ve tried several over the counter sinus medications to relieve your sinus headaches with no luck there may be a good reason. Nine in 10 people with “si Migraine without aura. ≥5 . attacks. lasting . 4–72 hours . when untreated. ≥. 2 . of the following. : . Unilateral location. Pulsating quality. Moderate-to-severe pain. Aggravation by physical activity. A person may experience migraine both with and without aura, and the aura experience varies between and within individuals. 1. Compared with migraine without aura, migraine with aura appears to have:. Migraine is a chronic neurological disease with episodic attacks of head pain. 1. If caused by another medical condition, the headache is said to be a secondary headache. 2. Migraine is characterised, including by . Specialized biomarkers. : Use of [. 18. F]FDG-PET imaging. The measurement of brain metabolism with . [. 18. F]FDG-PET . is used as a clinical tool in identifying neurodegeneration. 1. Hypometabolism is a sign of brain synaptic dysfunction in neurons and astrocytes.