Abstract
The pathophysiology of tension-type headache is still far from clear, although recent advances in basic and clinical research have increased our knowledge about mechanisms underlying this disorder. Experimental studies suggest that increased excitability of the CNS generated by repetitive and sustained pericranial myofascial input may be responsible for transformation of episodic tension-type headache into chronic form. Future studies should focus on the identification of the source of peripheral nociception in patients with tension-type headache and the development of more effective and specific treatment modalities.
Keywords: Chronic tension-type headache, CNS, NOS inhibitors, antinociceptive, NO donor glyceryl trinitrate
CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets
Title: Pathophysiology of Tension-Type Headache: Potential Drug Targets
Volume: 6 Issue: 4
Author(s): Messoud Ashina
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Keywords: Chronic tension-type headache, CNS, NOS inhibitors, antinociceptive, NO donor glyceryl trinitrate
Abstract: The pathophysiology of tension-type headache is still far from clear, although recent advances in basic and clinical research have increased our knowledge about mechanisms underlying this disorder. Experimental studies suggest that increased excitability of the CNS generated by repetitive and sustained pericranial myofascial input may be responsible for transformation of episodic tension-type headache into chronic form. Future studies should focus on the identification of the source of peripheral nociception in patients with tension-type headache and the development of more effective and specific treatment modalities.
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Messoud Ashina , Pathophysiology of Tension-Type Headache: Potential Drug Targets, CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets 2007; 6 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152707781387297
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152707781387297 |
Print ISSN 1871-5273 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1996-3181 |
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