Transient ischemic attack or migraine with aura?

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2023 Oct 18;143(15). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.23.0225. Print 2023 Oct 24.
[Article in English, Norwegian]

Abstract

Migraine or migraine-like symptoms can contribute to a delayed stroke diagnosis. However, migraine with aura is a common stroke mimic and often the basis for acute thrombolytic therapy. It is probably also the reason why many patients are misdiagnosed with a transient ischemic attack. In this clinical review, we explain the factors that could differentiate a transient ischemic attack from a migraine with aura.

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Ischemic Attack, Transient* / diagnosis
  • Migraine Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Migraine with Aura* / diagnosis
  • Migraine with Aura* / drug therapy
  • Stroke* / diagnosis
  • Stroke* / therapy