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Unilateral Exertional Headache as a Symptom of Cardiac Ischemia
Author(s) -
Lance James W.,
Lambros John
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
headache: the journal of head and face pain
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.14
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1526-4610
pISSN - 0017-8748
DOI - 10.1046/j.1526-4610.1998.3804315.x
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiology , ischemia , cardiac ischemia , anesthesia
A 62‐year‐old man developed right frontal headache after mild exercise, relieved promptly by rest. Treadmill exercise (stress testing) demonstrated ST depression on the electrocardiogram as the headache appeared. The exertional headaches were cured by coronary bypass surgery. Possible mechanisms for this unusual pain referral pattern are discussed.