Chapter 4
Neurophysiological Tests and Neuroimaging Procedures in Non-Acute Headache
G. Sandrini, L. Friberg, G. Coppola, W. Jänig,
R. Jensen,
M. Kruit, P. Rossi, D. Russell, M. Sanchez del Rìo, T. Sand,
J. Schoenen,
W. Jänig
Physiologisches Institut, Christian-Albrechts-Universität, Kiel, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorR. Jensen
Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup, Denmark
Search for more papers by this authorT. Sand
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
Search for more papers by this authorG. Sandrini, L. Friberg, G. Coppola, W. Jänig,
R. Jensen,
M. Kruit, P. Rossi, D. Russell, M. Sanchez del Rìo, T. Sand,
J. Schoenen,
W. Jänig
Physiologisches Institut, Christian-Albrechts-Universität, Kiel, Germany
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Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup, Denmark
Search for more papers by this authorT. Sand
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
Search for more papers by this authorNils Erik Gilhus MD, PhD,
Michael P. Barnes MD, FRCP,
Michael Brainin MD,
Nils Erik Gilhus MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen and Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
Search for more papers by this authorMichael P. Barnes MD, FRCP
Professor of Neurological Rehabilitation Medical Director
University of Newcastle, Hunters Moor Neurorehabilitation Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Search for more papers by this authorMichael Brainin MD
Professor
Department of Clinical Medicine and Prevention, and Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Donau-Universität Krems, Department of Neurology, Landesklinikum Donauregion Tulln Tulln, Austria
Search for more papers by this authorBook Author(s):Nils Erik Gilhus MD, PhD,
Michael P. Barnes MD, FRCP,
Michael Brainin MD,
Nils Erik Gilhus MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen and Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
Search for more papers by this authorMichael P. Barnes MD, FRCP
Professor of Neurological Rehabilitation Medical Director
University of Newcastle, Hunters Moor Neurorehabilitation Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Search for more papers by this authorMichael Brainin MD
Professor
Department of Clinical Medicine and Prevention, and Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Donau-Universität Krems, Department of Neurology, Landesklinikum Donauregion Tulln Tulln, Austria
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 06 September 2010
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Introduction
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Aims and methods
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Main findings for the different techniques
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Appendix
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References
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