The Cleveland Clinic Manual of Headache Therapy
The Cleveland Clinic Manual of Headache Therapy is a hands-on, practical guide to diagnosis, work-up, and treatment of common headache disorders. Each chapter is written by a Cleveland Clinic Headache Center care provider. The book uses an evidence-based
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The Cleveland Clinic Manual of Headache Therapy Edited by
Stewart J. Tepper, MD Center for Headache and Pain, Neurological Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA Professor of Medicine (Neurology) Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Deborah E. Tepper, MD Center for Headache and Pain, Neurological Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
Editors Stewart J. Tepper, MD Professor of Medicine (Neurology) Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Center for Headache and Pain Neurological Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA [email protected]
Deborah E. Tepper, MD Center for Headache and Pain Neurological Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA [email protected]
ISBN 978-1-4614-0178-0 e-ISBN 978-1-4614-0179-7 DOI 10.1007/ 978-1-4614-0179-7 Springer New York Dordrecht Heidelberg London Library of Congress Control Number: 2011933474 © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2011 All rights reserved. This work may not be translated or copied in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher (Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013, USA), except for brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis. Use in connection with any form of information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed is forbidden. The use in this publication of trade names, trademarks, service marks, and similar terms, even if they are not identified as such, is not to be taken as an expression of opinion as to whether or not they are subject to proprietary rights. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of going to press, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein. Printed on acid-free paper (Corrected at 3rd printing 2011) Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
The Cleveland Clinic has been a leader in the field of headache management and education for many years. Compassionate care and understanding are essential elements in the successful treatment of the patient suffering with chronic headaches. Education of the headache sufferer as well as their families, friends, employers, and health care providers as to the different causes and possible triggers of their headaches is also an important aspect of a successful treatment outcome. Recurring headaches are due to legitimate biological conditions. Research has shown that the majority of recurring headaches are associated with metabolic disturbances or neuronal dysfunction in various areas of the brain. However, in persons suffering with frequent or chronic headaches, psychological factors often are very significant and need to be addressed along with the use of appropriate medical treatment. Recent studies have documente
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