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Feb 2022
12m 9s

Revenge of the Cluster Headache

MEDGEEKS
About this episode

Cluster headaches are one of the most painful headaches and can lead to severe debilitation!  In this episode we will review major risk factors, major organ systems associated with the headaches, and the two variants. Then we’ll discuss how to diagnose cluster headaches and provide recommendations for treatment options for your patient.

This is our final episode in our trilogy on headaches. Though there are numerous kinds of headaches, the three we have discussed as a part of this trilogy are the most common. They are also the most likely to show up in your office or ER and are definitely ones that will appear on your boards.

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We just put together a brand new course for primary care clinicians, which we're looking to give away for free!

If you're a PA or NP working primary care (you can't be a student) and are willing to give us feedback on the material, here's how you can get full access to this free course:

https://www.medgeeksmentorship.co/primarycare

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Our goal at Medgeeks is to help you live the life you want to live as you navigate a career in medicine.

This looks different to everyone, which is why we take such a personalized approach. 

Whether you want to ...

  • Stop taking your work home
  • Have the skillset to work autonomously
  • Improve your work life balance

...or anything in between, we can definitely help.

We've worked with thousands of physician assistants and nurse practitioners working in Primary Care since 2013 and we're confident we can help take your career and life to the next level. If you're working in primary care, you can learn more about our mentorship opportunities here:

https://www.medgeeksmentorship.co/application

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Learn more about who we are here:

https://medgeeks.co/about-us

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Check out our free Facebook group, where we share daily clinical pearls, advice, and practice changing updates:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/medgeeks 

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