by Joel R. Saper, M.D.; Stephen Silberstein, M.D.; C. David Gordon, M.D.; Robert L. Hamel, P.A.-C; Sahar Swidan, Pharm. D.
From some of the foremost experts in their field comes this superbly comprehensive book that would be a superlative addition to anyone's library. Although intended for health care professionals, "Headache Management..." is invaluable for anyone who wants to learn more about the management of various headache disorders.
From some of the foremost experts in their field comes this superbly comprehensive book that would be a superlative addition to anyone's library. Although intended for health care professionals, "Headache Management..." is invaluable for anyone who wants to learn more about the management of various headache disorders.
Sections worthy of special note:
"Headache Management..." is organized in an outline format with exemplary use of tables that add considerably to the strength of the format. The content is concise and clear, allowing a wealth of information to be included.- An 84-page chapter, "Medications Used in the Pharmacotherapy of Headache," complete with a supplement on drug interactions
- An excellent section concerning stratified care:
- "A critical element is the development of an organized system of care that strategically and promptly assigns patients to the appropriate level of care based upon the identified complexity of the case being confronted. Promptly distinguishing between the straightforward case and that which is not ordinary is a fundamental requirement." (page 7)
- Timely and well considered information about Serotonin Syndrome, "a potentially serious, drug-related complication that arises from the use of serotoninergic agents or disease states that increase serotonin. (page 146)
- Chapter 21, "When All Else Fails: What to Do and When to Refer." This chapter includes a quality list of possible reasons for treatment failure, and what to try next — information that's essential to those who haven't found successful treatment.
Summary
Whether you're a health care professional looking for a good reference book or a patient interested in learning more about your condition, you can't go wrong with this book. Though there may be terms you need to look up, it will be well worth the effort.
