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Episode 14 Part 1: Migraine Headache and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Episode 14 Part 1: Migraine Headache and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
May 9, 2011
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Podcast episode
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In Part 1 of this episode on Headache Pearls Pitfalls - Migraine Headache Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dr. Anil Chopra and Dr. Stella Yiu discuss the best evidenced-based management of migraine headache in the ED including the use of dexamethasone, dopamine antagonists, the problems with narcotics and the efficacy of 'triptans'. An easy way to remember the worrisome symptoms of headache indicating a serious cause is reviewed followed by a detailed discussion of the pearls, pitfalls and controversies around the work-up of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) in light of some exciting recent literature, including the basis for a new Canadian decision rule for SAH.
Released:
May 9, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode
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