About this episode
We discuss migraines with one of the authorities in the field.
Hosts:
Benjamin Friedman, MD of Montefiore
Brian Gilberti, MD
https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Migraines.mp3
Download
Leave a Comment
Tags: Neurology
Show Notes
Initial Approach to Diagnosing Migraines:
Differentiating between primary headaches (migraine, tension-type, cluster) and secondary causes (e.g., subarachnoid hemorrhage).
The importance of patient history and reevaluation after initial treatment.
Recognizing the unique presentation of cluster headaches and their management implications.
Effective Acute Migraine Treatments:
First-line treatments including anti-dopaminergic medications like metoclopramide (Reglan) and prochlorperazine (Compazine), and parenteral NSAIDs like k
