The Clinical Problem Solvers

Episode 318: Rafael Medina Subspecialty Series – Headache

Jan 30, 2024
In this episode, the hosts discuss the approach to a new headache, physical exam findings for headache patients, and the workup for headache and suspected giant cell arthritis. They explore the possibility of tuberculous meningitis as a cause of the patient's headache and discuss the role of lab results and MRI in diagnosing giant cell arthritis. The speakers also highlight the management of giant cell arteritis, including the use of IL-6 blockers.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Approach to a New Headache
03:27 • 12min
3
Physical Exam Findings
15:17 • 2min
4
Workup for Headache and Suspected Giant Cell Arthritis
16:57 • 5min
5
Possibility of Tuberculous Meningitis and Patient's Social History
21:37 • 3min
6
Laboratory Results and Inflammation in Giant Cell Arthritis
24:09 • 3min
7
Role of ESR and MRI in Diagnosing Giant Cell Arthritis
27:23 • 13min
8
Management of Giant Cell Arteritis
40:05 • 8min