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The Spectrum of Headaches in Moyamoya Angiopathy: From Mechanisms to Management Strategies-A Consensus Review From the NEUROVASC Working Group

Nicola Rifino1, Anne Hege Aamodt2, Markus Wiedmann3

  • 1Cerebrovascular Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Headache is a common symptom in Moyamoya angiopathy (MMA), a rare cerebrovascular condition. Current treatments are empirical, highlighting the need for further research into mechanisms and therapies for MMA-related headaches.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Neurology
  • Cerebrovascular Diseases

Background:

  • Moyamoya angiopathy (MMA) is a progressive cerebrovascular disorder.
  • Headache affects up to 75% of MMA patients, mimicking other headache types.
  • The clinical characteristics and mechanisms of MMA-related headache are understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current evidence on headache in MMA.
  • To review clinical characteristics, underlying mechanisms, and treatment strategies.
  • To identify gaps in knowledge and future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative literature review was conducted.
  • Focus included prevalence, phenotype, pathophysiology, and therapeutic options for MMA headache.
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Conclusions:

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