The Headache Clinic - Blog #intracranial vesselsThe Headache Clinic - Blog #intracranial vesselshttps://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/tag/intracranial-vesselsThu, 12 Mar 2026 05:30:06 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Snijden in migrainepijn]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/snijden-in-migrainepijnHear from a Dutch patient about her experience with the Headache clinic and how she suffered with migraines up until she met with Dr. Shevel and had surgery.]]>

Verslag van een simpele operatie van de bloedvaten

Tien jaar lang heb ik (vrouw van 23) migraineaanvallen gehad. Waarom ik kan…

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]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 10:35:08 +0200<![CDATA[The Extracranial Vascular Theory of Migraine]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/the-extracranial-vascular-theory-of-migraineOver the years, there has been a considerable amount of controversy as to whether the vascular component of migraine pain arises from the intracranial or the extracranial vessels or both.]]>

A Great Story Confirmed by the Facts

Over the years, there has been a considerable amount of controversy as to whether the vascular component of migraine pain arises from the intracranial or the extracranial vessels or both. Some have even questioned whether vasodilatation even plays a significant role in migraine pain and have described it as an unimportant epiphenomenon. 


In this review, evidence is presented that confirms vasodilatation is indeed a source of pain in migraine; this dilatation does not involve the intracranial vasculature; the extracranial terminal branches of the external carotid artery are a significant source of pain in migraine.


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]]>Wed, 17 May 2023 09:55:07 +0200<![CDATA[Migraine pain - intracranial or extracranial? ]]>https://www.theheadacheclinic.net/blogs/post/migraine-pain-intracranial-or-extracranialIn this article we debate where primary headaches originate from.]]>

Where do primary headaches originate from?

In his article in Headache Currents vol.3, numbers 5/6, Lars Edvinnson states categorically and without any supporting evidence: "The associated pain (of primary headaches) originates from intracranial blood vessels." The theory that the vascular pain in migraine originates from the intracranial vessels has never been substantiated with hard scientific evidence. 


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