Rationale and Comments

Electroencephalography has no advantage over clinical evaluation in diagnosing headache, does not improve outcomes, and increases cost. Recurrent headache is the most common pain problem, affecting 15% to 20% of people.

Sponsoring Organizations

• American Academy of Neurology

Sources

• American Academy of Neurology guidelines

Disciplines

• Neurologic

References

• American Academy of Neurology. Practice parameter: the electroencephalogram in the evaluation of headache. http:// aan.com/professionals/practice/pdfs/pdf_1995_thru_1998/1995.45.1411.pdf.