Primary care
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Cerebrovascular disease is a common and potentially life-threatening illness if not triaged and/or treated appropriately. The diagnosis is made based on a combination of clinical history and neuroimaging studies. ⋯ Appropriate workup aims to pinpoint a pathogenic mechanism and guide therapy. Stroke treatment has rapidly advanced over the past several years, resulting in improved outcomes.
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Headache is consistently one of the most common complaints reported by patients in the medical setting worldwide. Headache can be a symptom of another condition or illness, secondary to the disruption of homeostasis, or can be a primary disorder with inherent variability and patterns. Headache disorders, whether primary or secondary, can cause significant disability and loss of quality of life for those affected. As such, it is important for primary care providers to feel confident evaluating and treating patients with headache, especially given the limited access to Headache Medicine subspecialists.