Targeted headache history

Med Clin North Am. 2013 Mar;97(2):185-95. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2012.12.001.

Abstract

Armed with information obtained from the targeted headache history, clinicians can almost always make an accurate diagnosis or at least determine sick from well. Through using the information obtained, clinicians can craft a safe and cost-effective treatment plan that has a high likelihood of success.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Chronic Disease
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Headache Disorders, Primary / diagnosis*
  • Headache Disorders, Primary / etiology*
  • Headache Disorders, Primary / therapy
  • Headache Disorders, Secondary / diagnosis*
  • Headache Disorders, Secondary / etiology*
  • Headache Disorders, Secondary / therapy
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking / methods*
  • Physical Examination
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Time Factors