Abstract
This review briefly focuses on recent developments in migraine research with emphasis on new imaging techniques including Blood Oxygenation Level-Dependent (BOLD) functional MR and Laser Speckle Imaging. The importance of cortical spreading depression and sensitization will also be addressed as will the importance of serotonin receptors in acute migraine treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 171-176 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Confinia Cephalalgica |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cortical spreading depression
- Imaging
- Migraine pathophysiology
- Sensitization
- Serotonin receptors