[Clinical and psychological analysis of migraine population]

The study presents a clinical analysis of a large population of migraine patients (n = 320). Computed database used in the study included over 100 clinical parameters and was based on analysis of primary medical records. As a result of statistic processing of the migraine archive, a general review of clinical picture and migraine course in patients from Moscow and Moscow region community and analysis of the peculiarities of migraine heredity, concomitant symptoms, provoking factors, co-morbid diseases, state in attack-free period, psychological characteristics and quality of life are provided. Factors determining course severity and quality of life in migraine are discussed.