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Migraines And Heart Defects
A particular kind of heart defect may be the cause of migraines in some patients, researchers say. Doctors say a small hole between the heart chambers that some people have had since birth can trigger migraines. Doctors think that closing this hole in the heart may help prevent these patients' headaches.
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From Our Experts
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 »
Does taking Excedrin Migraine cause birth problems or birth defects?
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From Our Sources
Heart defect might cause some migraines
Scientists are testing a theory that fixing a common heart defect will stop migraines. About 20 percent of all adults have a small hole that allows... Read more »
Heart defect not behind migraines: study
Researchers in Florida have completed a new study that appears to debunk the theory that patent foramen ovale (PFO) can cause migraines.... Read more »
Migraines, Depakote, and Birth Defects
Valproic acid, brand names Depakene and Depakote, is one of the few medications approved by the FDA for Migraine prevention. Taking valproic acid... Read more »
Migraine Drug Linked to Oral Birth Defects
The epilepsy and migraine drug Topamax appears to increase the risk for oral birth defects in women taking the medication, a new study has found. The... Read more »
Depakote Linked to Serious Birth Defects
According to a new study, the children of women who took the drug Depakote (valproic acid) during the first trimester of their pregnancy are much... Read more »
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