Migraine update. Diagnosis and treatment

Migraine is a common intermittently debilitating neurovascular disorder that affects younger adults, especially women. The diagnosis is generally made based on clinical criteria, with neuroimaging used in some cases to exclude secondary causes of headache. This article reviews current understanding...

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Published inMinnesota medicine Vol. 93; no. 5; pp. 36 - 41
Main Authors Bartleson, J D, Cutrer, F Michael
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2010
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Migraine Disorders - classification
Migraine Disorders - diagnosis
Migraine Disorders - etiology
Migraine Disorders - therapy
Minnesota
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
Minnesota
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Summary:Migraine is a common intermittently debilitating neurovascular disorder that affects younger adults, especially women. The diagnosis is generally made based on clinical criteria, with neuroimaging used in some cases to exclude secondary causes of headache. This article reviews current understanding of the mechanisms underlying migraine and approaches to treating it.
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ISSN:0026-556X