Migraine headaches.
Migraine headaches are the source of significant disability for many individuals and their management can present a considerable clinical challenge. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and American College of Physicians--American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM) "Pharmacologic Management of Acute Attacks of Migraine and Prevention of Migraine Headaches," provides a succinct, evidence-based resource for primary care nurse practitioners. In addition to reviewing this clinical practice guideline, this column describes related supporting documents.
Mary Jo
MJ
Goolsby
D000208:Acute Disease; D018890:Chemoprevention / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology