Stellate Ganglion Blocks and Other Procedures in the Management of Headache Comorbidities
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Chen will provide comprehensive updates on interventional approaches in the management of headache comorbidities.
Comorbidities in Headache Medicine*
Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Room: Coral 2
Track: Traditional Special Interest Group (SIG)
Session Description
Comorbidities play a significant role in the progression and chronification of migraine and other headache disorders. Understanding these relationships can provide insight into underlying pathophysiology and inform more comprehensive treatment approaches. This session will explore key comorbidities—including hormonal influences (e.g., pituitary disorders), pain and sleep disorders, women’s health considerations, and vascular disease—and discuss their impact on headache management. Faculty will highlight integrated strategies to improve outcomes by addressing both headache disorders and their associated conditions.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Identify common comorbidities associated with migraine and other headache disorders.
- Explain the role of comorbidities in disease progression and chronification.
- Develop treatment strategies that address both headache disorders and associated comorbidities.
Speakers
- (Chair, Speaker) Nina Riggins, MD, PhD, FANA
- (Co-Chair, Speaker) Shae Datta, MD
- (Speaker) QiLiang Chen, MD, PhD
- (Speaker) Branko Huisa, MD
- (Speaker) Sara Pavitt, MD
- (Speaker) Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD
- (Speaker) Nytzia Licona, DrPH, MPH, CCTDM
- (Speaker) Teshamae Monteith, MD, FAHS, FAAN, FANA
Vascular Comorbidities and Headache
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Huisa will review the relationship between vascular risk factors and migraines and headache with cerebrovascular diseases.
Pediatric Headache and Comorbidities
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Pavitt will discuss pediatric migraine and associated comorbidities and they impact on diagnosis and treatment.
Perpetual Cycle of Pain and Sleep
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse will discuss how poor sleep amplifies pain and destroys sleep. This lecture breaks down the cycle and gives you tools to interrupt it in injured athletes.
Role of Multidisciplinary Team in the Management of Headache and Comorbidities
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Licona will explain how multidisciplinary team care and the use of clinical data enhance management of headaches and comorbidities in Veterans and military service members.
What Do We Know About Factors of Migraine Chronification
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Riggins will include case-based review of key factors of migraine chronification, and evidence-based management of migraine progression.
Post-traumatic Headache, Comorbidities and Recovery in Traumatic Brain Injury
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Datta will describe post-traumatic headache (PTH), the most common symptom following a concussion (also known as mild traumatic brain injury).
Updates on Women's Health and Headache
Description
In this presentation, Dr. Monteith will discuss how new evidence supports a high burden of comorbidities in women with headache, which influence outcomes and require multidisciplinary strategies.