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Can Migraines Cause Strokes?
Causes
The exact causes of migraine are unknown. Doctors think that migraine may start with an underlying central nervous system disorder. When triggered by various stimuli, this disorder may set off a chain of neurologic and biochemical events, some of which subsequently affect the brain's blood vessel (vascular) system.
There is certainly a strong genetic component to migraine. Several different genes are likely to be involved in the great majority of migraine cases.
Numerous other brain...
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From Our Experts
6/9/08 #4: Stroke-like symptoms - caused by Migraines?
Full Question: I've had migraines for years-sometimes precipitated with aura and vision disturbances. In the most recent I had blurry... Read more »
Migraine and Stroke: World Stroke Day
We've learned that having Migraines increases our risk of stroke. That makes it even more important for us to learn about stroke and... Read more »
What is a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Can it Cause Stroke
What exactly is a patent foramen ovale (PFO)? Has it been known to cause stroke? If the PFO is repaired, what are the chances of recurring... Read more »
Video from woman who had stroke from Migraine
In learning more about Migraine disease, we've discussed Migraine and stroke risk. Some of our forum members have had strokes that their... Read more »
04/30/07 #8: Hemiplegic Migraine and stroke?
Full Question:My question involves hemiplegic migraines. Just after I turned 41, I had a minor stroke. Ever since that time I have been... Read more »
From Our Sources
Migraine Appears to Double Stroke Risk: Study
Migraine patients are almost twice as likely to suffer a stroke caused by a blood clot, an analysis of 21 studies confirms. Researchers say they're... Read more »
More Research Links Migraine With Aura and Stroke in Women
In the last few years, studies have been released about Migraine and stroke risk, and Migraine and cardiovascular disease in both women and men. To... Read more »
Gene Linked To Migraine and Increased Stroke Risk
It's a double-edged Migraine sword. Researchers have identified a gene that may lessen the risk of Migraine with aura (MWA), but for women who have... Read more »
Migraine Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
GenderAbout 75% of all migraine sufferers are women. Although the incidence of migraine is similar for boys and girls during childhood, it increases... Read more »
Migraine with aura can double stroke risk
Women who get migraine headaches with aura may be at double the risk of a stroke, researchers say. Sufferers who were under 45, smoked, and used oral... Read more »
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