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Headache and endovascular procedures

Stefano de Biase1, Marco Longoni2, Gian Luigi Gigli1

  • 1Neurology Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medical Sciences, University of Udine Medical School, Udine, Italy.

Neurological Sciences : Official Journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
|May 21, 2017
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Headaches linked to vascular lesions may improve after intracranial endovascular procedures (EVPs). However, current research is conflicting, necessitating larger studies to confirm the benefits of EVPs for headache relief.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Headache is a common symptom associated with vascular lesions.
  • Intracranial endovascular procedures (EVPs) are used to treat various cerebrovascular conditions.
  • The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3 beta) recognizes headache attributed to EVPs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of headaches associated with vascular lesions and EVPs.
  • To synthesize current evidence on the impact of EVPs on headache.
  • To identify gaps in knowledge and suggest future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating headache in patients with vascular lesions and following EVPs.
  • Analysis of clinical data and pathophysiological mechanisms.
  • Synthesis of findings from existing research.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests that EVPs may lead to headache improvement in some patients.
  • However, studies show contradictory results regarding the efficacy of EVPs for headache.
  • The precise pathophysiological mechanisms linking EVPs and headache require further elucidation.

Conclusions:

  • Headache related to vascular lesions and EVPs is a complex clinical issue.
  • Current evidence is inconclusive, highlighting the need for more robust research.
  • Further large-scale studies are essential to determine the definitive effect of EVPs on headache.

Keywords:
AngiographyArteriovenous malformationCerebral aneurysmEndovascular proceduresHeadache

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