Neurology: MRI with and without contrast
Autonomic cephalgia: Severe supraorbital pain with lacrimation and nasal congestion.
Focal sign
Immunocompromised or over 50
Worst headache - R/O SAH with CT
Trauma
Cancer
Coumadin, Meth or Cocaine use

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MRI with and without contrast
Autonomic cephalgia: Severe supraorbital pain with lacrimation and nasal congestion. 
Focal sign 
Immunocompromised or over 50
Worst headache - R/O SAH with CT
Trauma
Cancer
Coumadin, Meth or Cocaine use

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Red Flags for imaging Headaches

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MRI with and without contrast Autonomic cephalgia: Severe supraorbital pain with lacrimation and nasal congestion. Focal sign Immunocompromised or over 50 Worst headache - R/O SAH with CT Trauma Cancer Coumadin, Meth or Cocaine use

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