Ep 161 Red Flag Headaches: General Approach and Cervical Artery Dissections

Ep 161 Red Flag Headaches: General Approach and Cervical Artery Dissections

Author: Dr. Anton Helman November 3, 2021 Duration: 1:10:41
In this Part 1 or our two part podcast series on Red Flag Headaches we discuss a general approach, tips and tricks to assessing patients who present with headache followed by a deep dive into cervical artery dissections. With the help of Dr. Roy Baskind and Dr. Amit Shah we answers questions such as: what are the big 4 headache diagnoses that are not routinely picked up on plain CT or LP? Why are the symptoms of cervical artery dissection often fluctuating? Why do the symptoms of cervical artery dissection sometimes seem to not fit an anatomical distribution? What are the key clinical features that would trigger you to suspect cervical artery dissection? How do you decide which patients require a CT angiogram? What is the evidence for a causal relationship between chiropractic manipulation and cervical artery dissections?  What is evidence for antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants and thrombolysis in the management of cervical artery dissection? Which patients with cervical artery dissection can be safely discharged from the ED and many more...

Hosted by Canadian emergency physician Dr. Anton Helman, Emergency Medicine Cases is a trusted audio resource that feels like having a seasoned colleague by your side during a complex shift. Each episode dives deep into the nuanced, high-stakes decisions that define emergency care, moving beyond textbook summaries to explore the real-world application of the latest evidence and clinical wisdom. You’ll hear detailed discussions with leading specialists, breaking down challenging presentations, diagnostic pitfalls, and cutting-edge treatments. This podcast is designed for the practicing clinician who wants to refine their approach, whether they’re managing a critical trauma, an ambiguous abdominal pain, or a puzzling pediatric fever. The conversations are thorough and grounded, offering practical takeaways you can use immediately. For those who want to engage further, extensive show notes, quizzes, and supplementary videos are available online to solidify your learning. Tune in to stay sharp, confident, and current in the fast-paced world of emergency medicine.
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