Migraine stroke: a possible complication of both migraine with and without aura

Headache. 1996 Sep;36(8):481-3. doi: 10.1046/j.1526-4610.1996.3608481.x.

Abstract

We describe four migraine patients who developed an ischemic stroke during their typical migraine attacks. Cerebral infarction as a possible complication of migraine without aura is discussed. We propose a review of the migraine stroke definition of the International Headache Society.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology*
  • Contraceptives, Oral
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Migraine Disorders / classification
  • Migraine Disorders / complications*
  • Migraine Disorders / physiopathology
  • Risk Factors
  • Smoking

Substances

  • Contraceptives, Oral