Headache mnemonic

mnemonic POUNDing (Pulsating, duration of 4-72 hOurs, Unilateral, Nausea, Disabling). If a headache patient presenting to the ER has 4 out of 5 of these historical features, the LR (Liklihood Ratio) =24 for migraine.


Does this patient with headache have a migraine or need neuroimaging? JAMA 2006; 296(10):1274-83

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