Headaches and migraines

This presentation will address some commonly encountered challenges in migraine management and the treatment strategies. It will include an update on pharmacological management and procedural treatment options for migraine and headaches, provide an overview on hormonal therapy for migraine as well as briefly discussing the relationship between migraine and stroke.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Recognise indications to initiate migraine preventative treatment
2. Identify the common management strategies in menstrual associated migraines
3. Recognise the implications of migraines and migraine treatment in ischaemic stroke
4. Identify the role of botulinum toxin, peripheral nerve blocks and trigger point injections in treatment of a variety of headache disorders.

2 CPD Points.