Is there overuse of neuroimaging procedures in patients with chronic migraine? An study in a Health Area in Asturias, Spain

• Published in: Revista de neurologiá Vol. 59; no. 5; pp. 205 - 208
• Main Authors: Martínez-Ramos, Juana, Santamarta-Liébana, Elena, Saiz-Ayala, Antonio, García-Cabo, Carmen, Álvarez-Escudero, Rocío, Pascual, Julio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Spain 01.09.2014
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Chronic Disease; Female; Health; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Middle Aged; Migraine Disorders - diagnosis; Neuroimaging - utilization; Spain; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Unnecessary Procedures - statistics & numerical data; Young Adult; Spain

There is a general perception of neuroimaging procedures overuse, mainly of CT scan, in patients with headache in Spain. To analyze the use of neuroimaging techniques, mainly CT scan as it is of free access in our region, in routine clinical practice in patients with chronic migraine (CM). We review...