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Date of Award
Spring 2024
Degree Name
Master of Science in Health Education
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Jacinta Hollinger
Abstract
Migraines, a prevalent neurological disorder, are a common complaint in both the
primary care setting and also the emergency setting. It is critical to diagnose a migraine correctly
by obtaining a detailed history and performing a thorough physical examination, including a neurologic examination, and ruling out other critical and acute differential diagnoses. Over the past decades, management options for migraines have ranged from conservative non-pharmacological treatments to medicinal-based treatments. In this review, we will discuss the prevalence, etiology, and different styles of management of migraines, as well as the pharmacological options and their mechanisms of action.
Recommended Citation
Jani, Kedar, "Pharmacological vs Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Treating Acute Migraines " (2024). Capstone Showcase. 84.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2024/pa/84
Pharmacological vs Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Treating Acute Migraines
Migraines, a prevalent neurological disorder, are a common complaint in both the
primary care setting and also the emergency setting. It is critical to diagnose a migraine correctly
by obtaining a detailed history and performing a thorough physical examination, including a neurologic examination, and ruling out other critical and acute differential diagnoses. Over the past decades, management options for migraines have ranged from conservative non-pharmacological treatments to medicinal-based treatments. In this review, we will discuss the prevalence, etiology, and different styles of management of migraines, as well as the pharmacological options and their mechanisms of action.