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
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.