Headache and endovascular procedures

Neurol Sci. 2017 May;38(Suppl 1):77-80. doi: 10.1007/s10072-017-2880-2.

Abstract

The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3 beta) includes headache attributed to intracranial endovascular procedures (EVPs). The aim of this review is to describe the clinical and pathophysiological aspects of headache related to vascular lesions and EVPs. Current studies regarding this issue are contradictory, although generally favouring headache improvement after EVPs. Further large studies are needed to adequately assess the effect of EVPs on headache.

Keywords: Angiography; Arteriovenous malformation; Cerebral aneurysm; Endovascular procedures; Headache.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Headache / diagnostic imaging*
  • Headache / epidemiology
  • Headache / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / epidemiology
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / epidemiology
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / surgery
  • Stents