Chronic Migraine: Diagnosis and Management

Neurol Clin. 2023 Feb;41(1):141-159. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2022.05.005. Epub 2022 Oct 31.

Abstract

Migraine is the second leading cause of years lived with disability. Patients with chronic migraine (CM) face enormous barriers in accessing care and in receiving an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This article reviews the following: epidemiology, definition, pathophysiology, medication overuse, and acute and preventive treatment.

Keywords: CGRP antagonists; Chronic migraine; Headache; Migraine; OnabotulinumtoxinA; Preventive treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders* / drug therapy
  • Migraine Disorders* / therapy