Welcome & Introductions

Review of blood disorders, specifically sickle cell disease and thalassemia, and their neurological concerns with a focus on associated headaches. Summary, treatment, and co-morbidities will be covered.

In the presentation, titled "Vascular Abnormalities and their Influence on Headaches in Children and Young Adults," we will delve into the intricate relationship between migraine and stroke, with a special focus on younger demographics. We'll explore how vascular malformations, encompassing arteriovenous malformations (AVM), cavernous malformations, and moyamoya, impact headache presentation in this age group. By shedding light on potential pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical manifestations, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview. Furthermore, we will highlight both surgical and medical interventions to manage headaches in individuals with these vascular anomalies, incorporating newer migraine-specific therapies.

What would you do if asked to use hormone therapy to treat migraine in an adolescent patient? In this presentation, we will review the hormonal changes throughout development and the potential impact on migraine. Attendees will also gain insight to the nuances of hormone treatment in menstrual migraine in adults and whether appropriate to extrapolate use in adolescence.