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...

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