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Migraine and hypertension. Is there a relationship?
1Migraine and Hypertension Services, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria. prentida@ozemail.com.au
Australian Family Physician
|July 4, 2001
Summary
Migraine and hypertension frequently coexist. Controlling high blood pressure may improve migraine frequency and severity, but careful drug selection is crucial for managing both conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Migraine and hypertension are prevalent conditions that often occur together.
- While often coincidental, uncontrolled hypertension may worsen migraine frequency and severity.
- Assessing blood pressure is essential for all headache patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the relationship between migraine, headaches, and blood pressure.
- To discuss therapeutic guidelines for managing coexisting migraine and hypertension.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on the relationship between headaches and blood pressure.
- Analysis of therapeutic strategies for managing comorbid hypertension and migraine.
Main Results:
- Severe hypertension with acute headache warrants urgent investigation.
- Effective blood pressure control may benefit migraine management.
- Medications for one condition can impact the other, requiring careful selection.
Conclusions:
- Routine blood pressure measurement is vital in headache assessment.
- Managing hypertension is important for patients with comorbid migraine.
- Therapeutic choices for coexisting migraine and hypertension demand careful consideration.
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