Migraine headaches.

J Am Acad Nurse Pract

Published: December 2003

Migraine headaches are the source of significant disability for many individuals and their management can present a considerable clinical challenge. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and American College of Physicians--American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM) "Pharmacologic Management of Acute Attacks of Migraine and Prevention of Migraine Headaches," provides a succinct, evidence-based resource for primary care nurse practitioners. In addition to reviewing this clinical practice guideline, this column describes related supporting documents.

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