Headache in stroke: a review

Headache. 2013 Jun;53(6):1019-22. doi: 10.1111/head.12116. Epub 2013 Apr 17.

Abstract

Headache is a common accompanying symptom in cerebrovascular diseases. Several specific conditions and etiologies are reviewed with emphasis on distinguishing characteristics. Recognition of these conditions can help identify underlying causes of these "secondary headache syndromes" and facilitate disease-appropriate treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnosis
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / epidemiology
  • Headache / diagnosis*
  • Headache / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Stroke / diagnosis*
  • Stroke / epidemiology*