Headache Disorders
A Management Guide for Practitioners
Published on 28. March 1996
Book
Hardback
170 pages
978-0-7216-4051-8 (ISBN)
Description
This concise and practical reference focuses on the latest diagnostic and treatment methods for primary headache disorders. Two nationally recognized headache specialists - and founders of a centre dedicated solely to headache disorders - provide guidelines for managing conditions ranging from the simpler forms of migraine to complex chronic daily headaches associated with medication overuse and co-morbid psychiatric symptoms.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
General and Family Practitioners, Neurologists, and Psychiatrists.<R>Standing Order Category:4400
Illustrations
Illustd
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 184 mm
Weight
530 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7216-4051-8 (9780721640518)
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Content
Prevalence and Impact of Headache. Diagnosis and Classification of Headache Disorders. The Changing Headache, Secondary (Organic) Headache Disorders, And Diagnostic Testing. Pathophysiology of Headache. The History and Physical Exam. Pharmacological Treatment of Migraine. Nonpharmacological Measures and Physician Strategies for Improved Outcome of Therapy. Psychiatric Aspects of Primary Headache Disorders. Emergency Room Evaluation and Treatment. Inpatient Treatment of Primary Headache Disorders.