The Migraine-Stroke Connection.
- Author:
Mi Ji LEE
1
;
Chungbin LEE
;
Chin Sang CHUNG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Migraine; Ischemic stroke; Hemorrhagic stroke; White matter hyperintensities
- MeSH: Cerebrovascular Disorders; Comorbidity; Headache; Humans; Migraine Disorders; Physiological Processes; Stroke
- From:Journal of Stroke 2016;18(2):146-156
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Migraine and stroke are common neurovascular disorders which share underlying physiological processes. Increased risks of ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and subclinical ischemic lesions have been consistently found in migraineurs. Three possible associations are suggested. One is that underlying pathophysiology of migraine can lead to ischemic stroke. Second, common comorbidities between migraine and stroke can be present. Lastly, some syndromes can manifest with both migraine-like headache and cerebrovascular disease. Future studies should be targeted on bidirectional influence of migraine on different stroke mechanisms and optimal prevention of stroke in migraine patients.
