Take Me to the River: The Agony of Cluster Headache

Cluster headache is one of the most painful and disabling headache diatheses. For an unknown reason, the diagnosis of cluster headache is given very commonly for any headache that is described as severe. We will be speaking about the clinical aspects, the pathophysiology, and treatment of both episodic and chronic cluster headache. We will also be comparing cluster headache with the other trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias to enable the clinician to differentiate between them and treat them all appropriately.

Learning Objectives

  • Cite the diagnostic criteria of cluster headache
  • Describe the pathophysiology of cluster headache
  • Summarize the various modes of treatment of cluster headache
  • List the aspects of cluster headache that stand out from other primary headache disorders

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAFP
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
Course opens: 
06/01/2021
Course expires: 
06/01/2022
Part of: 
Neurology Track
Rating: 
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Gary W. Jay, MD, FAAPM

Clinical Professor
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAFP
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
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