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Electrocardiographic changes during migraine attacks.

D Aygun1, L Altintop, Z Doganay

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey.

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|August 28, 2003
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Electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities are common during migraine attacks, particularly prolonged PR and corrected QT intervals. These ECG changes are typically absent or less pronounced when patients are pain-free.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Migraine Research

Background:

  • Migraine is associated with autonomic nervous system dysfunction, impacting circulatory regulation.
  • Autonomic imbalance during migraine attacks may lead to electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities.
  • Understanding these ECG changes can provide insights into migraine pathophysiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence of electrocardiographic (ECG) changes during migraine attacks.
  • To compare ECG findings between migraine attacks and pain-free periods.
  • To identify specific ECG variables affected by migraine.

Main Methods:

  • Electrocardiographic (ECG) variables were recorded in 30 migraine patients.
  • Measurements were taken during active migraine attacks and during pain-free intervals.

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  • Analyzed parameters included heart rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS duration, corrected QT interval, T inversion, and ST-segment changes.

    • Main Results:

    • During migraine attacks, significant ECG abnormalities were observed, including rhythm disturbances (30%), prolonged PR intervals (20%), prolonged corrected QT intervals (40%), T inversion (66%), and ST-segment abnormalities (40%).
    • These abnormalities, specifically prolonged PR and corrected QT intervals, were significantly reduced or absent during pain-free periods.
    • While ST-segment and T-wave changes showed no significant difference, PR and corrected QT intervals were notably longer during attacks.

    Conclusions:

    • Electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities are frequently detected during migraine attacks.
    • Prolongation of the PR and corrected QT intervals during migraine attacks is a key finding.
    • These ECG alterations are generally absent or diminished in the pain-free state, suggesting a link between migraine and cardiac autonomic function.