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Open Access 02-03-2024 | Intracranial Hypertension | Secondary Headache (M Robbins, Section Editor)

Rebound Intracranial Hypertension

Author: Simy K. Parikh

Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Rebound intracranial hypertension (RIH) is a post-procedural treatment complication in patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) characterized by transient high-pressure headache symptoms. This article reviews the epidemiology, clinical features, risk factors, and treatment options for RIH.

Recent Findings

This article discusses how changes in underlying venous pressure and craniospinal elastance can explain symptoms of RIH, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), and SIH.

Summary

The pathophysiology of RIH provides a clue for how high and low intracranial pressure disorders, such as IIH and SIH, are connected on a shared spectrum.

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Title: Rebound Intracranial Hypertension
Author: Simy K. Parikh
Publication date: 02-03-2024
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Intracranial Hypertension
Headache
Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-024-01231-9

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Rebound Intracranial Hypertension

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on sleep in brain health

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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