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Neuroimaging of Headaches

Posted on: 12/05/2011

Laszlo L. Mechtler, MD

Continuum Lifelong Learning in Neurology; Volume 14, Number 4; August 2008 :

Imaging for headaches is one of the most frequent and at times challenging decisions a neurologist has to make in the clinical practice of neurology and is complicated by today’s medical-legal milieu and overseeing regulatory organizations. Although the final decision should always be made by the treating physician, the American Academy of Neurology has developed practice parameters for the imaging of headaches…The development of programs to certify competence in physicians who have completed accredited training programs in neuroimaging as well as headache medicine by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties is an important advancement that allows clinicians the opportunity to enhance quality of patient care. Full Article