Migraine and risk of haemorrhagic stroke in women: prospective cohort study

Source: BMJ 2010 Aug; 341: c3659

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Date of publication: August 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This prospective cohort study examines the association between migraine and migraine aura status and the risk of haemorrhagic stroke. The study concludes that migraine with aura might, in addition to ischaemic events, also be a risk factor for haemorrhagic stroke. However, further confirmation of these observations is needed.

Length of publication: 8 page article

Migraine with aura and risk of cardiovascular and all cause mortality in men and women: prospective cohort study

Source: BMJ 2010 Aug; 341: c3966

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Date of publication: August 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This population-based cohort study aims to estimate whether migraine in mid-life is associated with mortality from cardiovascular disease, other causes, and all causes. The study concludes that migraine with aura is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular and all cause mortality in men and women. The risk of mortality from coronary heart disease and stroke mortality is modestly increased in people with migraine, particularly those with aura.

Length of publication: 9 page article

Migraine Headache and Ischemic Stroke Risk: An Updated Meta-analysis

Source: American Journal of Medicine 2010 May 19. [Epub ahead of print]

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Date of publication: May 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study is an updated meta-analysis to quantitatively summarize the strength of association between migraine and ischemic stroke risk.

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Severe migraine sufferers ‘twice as likely to have a stroke’

Source: The Daily Telegraph 28th October 2009

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Date of publication: October 2009

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: A new study published in the BMJ states that people who suffer from severe migraines with aura are twice as likely to have a stroke. The study also found that this risk was magnified in women, in those aged less than 45, in smokers, and in women who used oral contraceptives.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

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Migraines ‘raise pregnancy risk’

Source: BBC 11th March 2009

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: Migraines substantially raise the risk of a stroke during pregnancy, a US study suggests. However, the British Medical Journal study stressed the overall risk remained low. It also linked the headaches to a raised risk of heart disease, blood clots and high blood pressure. The researchers suspect migraine puts extra stress on the body when it is already struggling with increased blood volume and heart rate.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

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Link here for more information: The original article on which these comments are based can be found at http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=2659261&blobtype=pdf