Research: Migraine and cardiovascular disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 05:42
in Health & Medicine
Migraine with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) is associated with a twofold increased risk of stroke, finds a study published on bmj.com today. Further risk factors for stroke among patients with migraine are being a woman, being young, being a smoker, and using oestrogen containing contraceptives...