The implications of this study are not reason to panic or become overly concerned. They are reason to have a frank discussion with our doctors about our personal risk factors for stroke and what we can do to reduce those factors. Migraineurs should view this information as cautionary and empowering rather than frightening.
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Resources:
Press Release. “More Women than Men Having Mid-Life Stroke.” American Academy of Neurology. St. Paul, Minnesota. June 20, 2007.
Towfighi, Amytis, MD; Saver, Jeffrey L., MD; Englehardt, Rita, DrPh; Ovbiangele, Bruce, MD. “A midlife stroke surge among women in the United States.” Neurology 2007; 69:1-1. June 20, 2007.
Acknowledgement: Special thanks to the American Academy of Neurology for making a copy of the journal “A midlife stroke surge among women in the United States” article available for the purpose of researching this article.
Last updated June 20, 2007.
