Walk headache: an unusual manifestation of ischemic heart disease

A 71 year old man sought neurological advice because for two years he had suffered from headache every time he made an effort. A treadmill stress test showed a relation between effort, headache and depression of ST segments on E.C.G. With isosorbide dinitrate and diltiazem, the manifestations improv...

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Published in:	Headache Vol. 29; no. 6; p. 350
Main Authors:	Vernay, D, Deffond, D, Fraysse, P, Dordain, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1989
Subjects:	Aged Coronary Disease - complications Headache - etiology Humans Male Physical Exertion
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Summary:	A 71 year old man sought neurological advice because for two years he had suffered from headache every time he made an effort. A treadmill stress test showed a relation between effort, headache and depression of ST segments on E.C.G. With isosorbide dinitrate and diltiazem, the manifestations improved. This suggests a referred head pain due to myocardial ischemia.
ISSN:	0017-8748
DOI:	10.1111/j.1526-4610.1989.hed2906350.x