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Research Notes on Aura Migraines Raise Stroke Risk
Migraine with aura is associated with a twofold increased risk of ischemic stroke, finds a study published on BMJ.com. Migraines with Aura occurs when temporary visual or sensory disturbances are experienced before or during a migraine headache. The findings show that further risk factors for stroke among patients with migraine are being a woman, being young, being a smoker, and using contraceptives containing estrogen.1
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- ↑ British Medical Journal (via EurekAlert): Research: Migraine and Cardiovascular Disease; Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Oct. 27, 2009)
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