Neuroimaging clinics of North America
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Review of the clinical presentation, imaging findings, and management of headache secondary to intracranial hypotension.
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · May 2019
ReviewNeuroimaging of Adults with Headache: Appropriateness, Utilization, and an Economical Overview.
One of the most common reasons that a patient seeks out a health care provider for a neuroscience-related issue is headache. Not all patients can, or probably should, be imaged with headache. ⋯ This approach should focus on quality, safety, appropriateness, and utilization. This article reviews and discusses the consideration of imaging adult patients with headache.
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · May 2019
ReviewIndications and Imaging Modality of Choice in Pediatric Headache.
Pediatric headache is a common problem, with various underlying causes. Appropriate patient selection for neuroimaging is necessary to optimize the clinical evaluation. This review aims to provide a focused discussion of the clinical evaluation of children with headache, including published guidelines pertaining to neuroimaging, technical considerations for neuroimaging, and tailoring of examinations for specific clinical entities known to cause pediatric headache.
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · May 2019
ReviewThe Connection Between Patent Foramen Ovale and Migraine.
"Observational studies have identified a relationship between patent foramen ovale (PFO) and migraine headache. In people who have migraine with aura, 40% to 60% have a PFO, compared with 20% to 30% in the general adult population. It is hypothesized that migraine, especially migraine with aura, may be triggered by hypoxemia or vasoactive chemicals (eg, serotonin), which are ordinarily metabolized during passage through the lungs. Although PFO closure is currently not a FDA-approved therapy for migraines, randomized trials suggest that this intervention may benefit a subgroup of migraineurs."