Valsalva-induced cluster headache.
A case valsalva-induced cluster headache is presented. Cluster attacks induced by valsalva manoeuvres alone were only recently described, and such patients have features of cough headache and cluster headache. Attacks occurred a couple of times a week in the patient presented, solely triggered by valsalva manoeuvres including coughing, sneezing or straining and not by exercising.
McGeeney
Brian E
BE
Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. bmcg@bu.edu
D003027:Cluster Headache / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D051270:Headache Disorders, Primary; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014636:Valsalva Maneuver; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014700:Verapamil / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D014700:Verapamil