Migraine: migraine with aura increases the risk of stroke

Nat Rev Neurol. 2010 Mar;6(3):128-9. doi: 10.1038/nrneurol.2010.14.

Abstract

Migraine—in particular, migraine with aura—seems to confer an increased risk of ischemic stroke and might also be linked with other cardiovascular events. Findings from a new meta-analysis support the former association; however, insufficient data exist to conclude whether this type of headache increases the risk of nonstroke cardiovascular disease.

Publication types

  • News

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Migraine with Aura / complications*
  • Risk Factors
  • Stroke / etiology*