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Diagnostic criteria for vestibular migraine from the International Classification of Vestibular Disorders—all four criteria (A–D) must be fulfilled to make the diagnosis (modified after [8,9]).
A.
At least 5 episodes with vestibular symptoms of moderate or severe intensity, lasting 5 min to 72 h
B.
Current or previous history of migraine with or without aura according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3)
C.
One or more migraine features with at least 50% of the vestibular episodes:
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headache with at least two of the following characteristics: one sided location, pulsating quality, moderate or severe pain intensity, aggravation by routine physical activity
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photophobia and phonophobia
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visual aura
D.
Not better accounted for by another vestibular or ICHD diagnosis