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3D-Neuronavigation In Vivo Through a Patient's Brain During a Spontaneous Migraine Headache
Published on: June 2, 2014
[Ménière's disease and migraine]
L Pérez López1, A Belinchón de Diego, A Bermell Carrión
1Servicio ORL, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia. lopelo3@hotmail.com
Introduction:
The possible link between vertigo and migraine has been known for a long time as well as its association with Ménière's disease.
Objective:
To determine the lifetime prevalence of migraine in EM patients and to compare it with the prevalence of migraine in general population according to the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria.
Methods:
We interviewed 65 EM patients. Our results have been compared with a sex- and age-matched control group with no otological antecedent.
Results:
The lifetime prevalence of migraine was significantly higher in Ménière group compared to the age- and sex-matched control group (35.4% versus 15.4%, p < or = 0.05). Nine patients with EM and migraine related an evident relationship between their vertigo episodes and the migraine.
Conclusions:
The results obtained in our study suggest the possibility of common pathophysiological mechanisms to both pathologies and it may lead to new therapeutic options for treatment of EM and migraine patients.
Insights
Migraine prevalence is significantly higher in patients with Ménière
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
Context:
- The association between vertigo and migraine is well-documented.
- Ménière's disease (EM) is a condition characterized by vertigo.
Purpose:
- To determine the lifetime prevalence of migraine in EM patients.
- To compare this prevalence with the general population using International Headache Society criteria.
Summary:
- Migraine prevalence was significantly higher in EM patients (35.4%) compared to controls (15.4%).
- Nine EM patients reported a clear link between vertigo and migraine episodes.
- This suggests potential common pathophysiological mechanisms.
Impact:
- Findings may inform new therapeutic strategies for both EM and migraine.
- Highlights the importance of considering migraine in EM patients.
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