Over the last few years, there has been a great deal of discussion regarding Migraine disease and increased risk of stroke. There had not been, however, sufficient study of Migraine and cardiovascular disease (CVD) to either acknowledge or dismiss any connection between Migraine and CVD. Early in 2006, information surfaced that provides compelling evidence of increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women over 45 with Migraine with aura. (See Migraine With Aura Linked To Cardiovascular...
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Over the last few years, there has been a great deal of discussion regarding Migraine disease and increased risk of stroke. There had not been,... Read more »
Over the last few years, we've seen several studies about Migraine disease increasing the risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart... Read more »
Over the last few years, we've seen several studies about Migraine disease increasing the risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart... Read more »
Dr. Larry Weinrauch is a board-certified Internist specializing in cardiovascular disease. He has been practicing medicine for 30 years, yet knows... Read more »