1. Headache

Question 1

What are the sinister causes of headache? (VIVID)
V = 3
I = 2
V = 5
I = 5
D = 1

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= VIVID

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= SOCRATES + 8 Red Flags

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Question 4

What examination findings will you look for in a patient with a headache?
- Basic observations? (3)
- Focal neurological signs? (5)
- Eyes? (3)
- Other? (3)

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Question 6

How will you investigate a patient with suspected Temporal arteritis?
- Immediate management?
- 5 Diagnostic criteria?

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Question 7

Give 7 non-sinister causes of headache?

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Question 8

4 questions to ask regarding non-sinister headaches?

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Question 9

What are the key features of each of the non-sinister causes of headache listed below:
- Tension-type?
- Migraine?
- Sinusitis?
- Medication overuse?
- TMJ syndrome?
- Trigeminal neuralgia?
- Cluster headache?

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Question 11

If you suspect migraine with aura in Miss Lennon, which exam findings are you looking for?

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Question 15

What is your next step?

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Question 16

List the 3 main causes of SAH?

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Question 17

What are your differential diagnoses for intracranial tumours? (10)

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Question 19

What are the indications, contraindications and risks of an LP?

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