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Chapter 1

The primary headache disorders

In this chapter, you’ll learn a basic approach to determine whether the headache fits one of the primary headache types, as defined by the IHS-ICHD 3 classification.
11 Lessons
47m 13s
The primary headache disorders intro
29s
Deconstructing headache classification
5m 4s
Identifying the etiology of headache pain
4m 28s
Recognizing migraine headaches
4m 42s
Reviewing the four stages of migraine
5m 1s
Diagnosing tension headaches
3m 53s
Evaluating cluster headaches
5m 28s
Covering other trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias
5m 35s
Classifying other primary headache disorders
7m 32s
Considering chronic daily headaches
5m 1s
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Chapter 2

Secondary headaches

In this chapter, you’ll learn a basic approach to determine whether the headache fits one of the secondary headache types, as defined by the IHS-ICHD 3 classification.
11 Lessons
43m 2s
Secondary headaches intro
37s
Diagnosing sinus headaches
4m 4s
Reviewing musculoskeletal pain and trigger points
6m 51s
Recognizing temporomandibular joint issues
4m 29s
Treating analgesic overuse headaches
5m 53s
Recognizing red flags
3m 19s
Experiencing sudden, severe head pain
6m 27s
Analyzing underlying medical conditions
3m 43s
Reviewing other medical conditions
2m 55s
Acknowledging cranial neuralgias
4m 44s
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Chapter 3

Helping your patient

Characterize your patient's headaches by taking a great headache history. Here, you’ll learn how to help patients record a headache diary and identify food and non-food triggers.
7 Lessons
24m 29s
Helping your patient intro
23s
Characterizing your patient's headaches
3m 54s
Taking a great headache history
4m 56s
Recording a headache diary
5m 27s
Identifying food triggers
3m 38s
Recognizing non-food triggers
6m 11s
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Chapter 4

Examining your patient

Learn how to properly perform a physical examination for headache patients. Learn how to identify neurological abnormalities and recognize when further testing is required.
7 Lessons
21m 29s
Examining your patient intro
21s
Examining the headache patient
4m 23s
Conducting the neurological examination
1m 23s
Examining the patient with neurological abnormalities
5m 48s
Imaging the headache patient
5m 48s
Testing the headache patient
3m 46s
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Chapter 5

Treatment

Treat and prevent headaches. In this chapter, you’ll learn important considerations when choosing between various prophylactic regimens and abortive therapies.
10 Lessons
31m 26s
Treatment intro
27s
Approaching treatment
1m 55s
Considering prophylactic medication
3m 34s
Choosing prophylactic medication
4m 17s
Identifying newer prophylactics
3m 59s
Deciding on abortive treatment
4m 10s
Reviewing rescue medication and tolerance
4m 35s
Diagnosing patient cases
7m 23s
Treatment quiz
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1m 6s
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Robert Coni, DO EdS
Robert is Neurohospitalist, Medical Director, and Coordinator at the Grand Strand Medical Center, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina.
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