NeuroBytes: Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
Course Description
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is a treatable cause of secondary headaches resulting from spinal CSF leaks. SIH can be challenging to recognize and diagnose. In this video, we review the clinical presentation, typical imaging features, and treatment options for SIH.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this program the learner will be able to:
- Identify the diagnostic and clinical features of spontaneous intracranial hypotension Outline the initial diagnostic workup and treatment options for SIH
Date of Release
June 23, 2023
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Faculty & Disclosures
SHAMIN MASROUR, DO
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
University fo Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
*Dr. Masrour has nothing to disclose.
Editor
Michaela Morris, eLearning Program Manager
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Morris has nothing to disclose.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
University fo Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
*Dr. Masrour has nothing to disclose.
Editor
LINDSAY FRERCHS, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
*Dr. Frerichs has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for AbbVie.
Reviewer
CALLI LEIGHANN COOK, DNP, FNP-C
Clinical Assistant Professor, Emory Nell Hodgson
Woodruff School of Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Emory Brain Health Center
Atlanta, GA
*Dr. Cook has nothing to disclose.
NeuroBytes Staff
Xiaoyu Sun, MSEd, Associate Director of eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
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Robert Rook, Program Manager, eLearning Design
Minneapolis, MN
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Michaela Morris, eLearning Program Manager
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Morris has nothing to disclose.
Sulia Altenberg, eLearning Coordinator
Minneapolis, MN
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