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Approach to Headache in the Primary Care Setting


Total Credits: 1.0

Duration:
:54
Format:
Audio and Video


Description

What's the difference between a primary headache and a secondary headache and why is it important to know?  Dr. Kerry Knievel answers this question - and many more - in this lecture.

Approach to Headache in the Primary Care Setting
Kerry Knievel, DO, FAHS

Learning Objectives:

  • Differentiate between primary and secondary headache
  • Evaluate patient with headache, imaging, etc.
  • Manage common headaches, preventative and abortive

Dr. Knievel has the following disclosures

  • Consultant: Allergan, Amgen, Biohaven, Lilly
  • Research Support: Alder, Amgen, Allergan
  • Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Amgen 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

GRIEVANCE POLICY: The AOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to AOMA Executive Director Josephine Zammuto, by calling the AOMA Office at 602-266-6699 or by mail to AOMA, 1951 W. Camelback Rd., Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85015, or by email to info@azosteo.org.

Handouts

Faculty

Kerry L. Knievel, DO, FAHS's Profile

Kerry L. Knievel, DO, FAHS Related Seminars and Products

Director

Lewis Headache Center at Barrow Neurological Institute


Kerry Knievel is a professor of neurology and director of the Lewis Headache Center at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix AZ.  She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed Neurology residency and fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute.  She is president of the Arizona Neurological Society and Headache Cooperative of the Pacific.