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Integrated care for chronic migraine patients: epidemiology, burden, diagnosis and treatment options

Hans-Christoph Diener1, Kasja Solbach2, Dagny Holle2

  • 1Department of Neurology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany; h.diener@uni-essen.de.

Clinical Medicine (London, England)
|September 26, 2015
PubMed

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Chronic migraine, a severe headache disorder, affects many. This review covers the latest epidemiology and treatment options for chronic migraine, emphasizing improved diagnosis and care.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Migraine is a common neurological disorder.
  • Chronic migraine is defined as ≥15 headache days per month for ≥3 months, with ≥8 days meeting migraine criteria.
  • Chronic migraine presents a higher disease burden, psychiatric comorbidity, healthcare utilization, and costs compared to episodic migraine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the latest epidemiological data on chronic migraine.
  • To discuss current therapeutic treatment options for chronic migraine patients.
  • To highlight the need for improved diagnosis and management of chronic migraine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological studies in the USA and Europe.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria for chronic migraine.
  • Synthesis of current treatment strategies for chronic migraine.

Main Results:

  • Chronic migraine affects a significant subgroup of migraine patients.
  • This condition is associated with substantial negative impacts on patients' lives and healthcare systems.
  • Current diagnostic and treatment approaches require enhancement.

Conclusions:

  • Improved diagnosis and therapeutic strategies are crucial for managing chronic migraine.
  • Primary care and hospital-based physicians play a vital role in identifying and treating chronic migraine patients.
  • Further research and clinical attention are needed to address the challenges of chronic migraine.
Keywords:
Chronic migrainechronic daily headacheonabotulinumtoxinApreventive treatmentprimary care

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