Prevalence of familial cluster headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The population rate of familial cluster headache (CH) has been reported to be as high as 20% however this varies considerably across studies. To obtain a true estimate of family history in CH, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of previously published data.

Methods

Our systematic review involved a search of electronic databases (Medline, EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL) to identify and appraise studies of interest utilising the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) guidelines. To further ameliorate the accuracy of our analysis we included an additional unpublished cohort of CH patients recruited at a tertiary referral centre for headache, who underwent detailed family history with diagnostic verification in relatives.

SUBMITTER: O'Connor E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7183702 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature