August 12th, 2006
Heart defects
By Corsetti, James P; Rainwater, David L; Moss,
Migraines With Aura Associated With Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Disease
Women age 45 years or older who experience migraines with aura (associated neurologic symptoms such as temporary visual disturbances) are at a higher risk for heart attack, ischemic stroke, angina and death due to ischemic cardiovascular disease compared to women who do not report a migraine history, according to a study in the July 19 issue of JAMA. [click link for full article]
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