• Med. Clin. North Am. · Sep 2016

    Review

    The Cost-Effective Evaluation of Uncomplicated Headache.

    • Marilyn Katz.
    • Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030, USA. Electronic address: mkatz@uchc.edu.
    • Med. Clin. North Am. 2016 Sep 1; 100 (5): 1009-17.

    AbstractHeadaches remain one of the most common reasons for patients to seek acute care. It is important to assess whether the headache meets criteria for a primary (uncomplicated) versus a secondary headache, due to an underlying condition. A thorough history and physical examination are imperative when assessing the nature of the headache and to rule out red-flag features, which are signs and symptoms of dangerous causes. This will help determine if imaging studies are warranted. Management of uncomplicated headache should include treatment of the acute headache and an action plan for reducing the frequency and severity of future headaches. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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