6.1.1.2 Persistent headache attributed to past ischaemic stroke (cerebral infarction)Hartmut Gobel2018-01-30T15:48:39+00:00

Description:

Headache caused by ischaemic stroke and persisting for more than 3 months after the stroke has stabilized.

Diagnostic criteria:

1. Headache previously diagnosed as 6.1.1.1 Acute headache attributed to ischaemic stroke (cerebral infarction), and fulfilling criterion C
2. The ischaemic stroke has stabilized, spontaneously or through treatment
3. Headache has persisted for >3 months after stabilization of the ischaemic stroke
4. Not better accounted for by another ICHD-3 diagnosis.

Comment:

A few studies have documented headaches meeting the criteria for 6.1.1.2 Persistent headache attributed to past ischaemic stroke (cerebral infarction). Research is needed to identify risk factors for such persistent headache; previous history of 1. Migraine may play a role, as may anxiety/depression.