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Cerebral infarction caused by vasospasm

G M Stone, R J Burns

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |June 26, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Migraine may cause cerebral infarction in young adults. This study suggests cerebral vasospasm, linked to migraine, could be a cause of stroke in younger individuals, excluding other structural diseases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Vascular Neurology

    Background:

    • Cerebral infarction typically affects older individuals, often due to atherosclerosis or thromboembolism.
    • Investigating stroke in younger populations requires exploring less common etiologies.

    Observation:

    • Fifteen patients under 40 with cerebral infarction were reviewed, excluding those with suspected structural causes.
    • Fourteen patients exhibited features suggestive of a migrainous disorder, including personal/family history of migraine, vascular headaches, or migratory neurological deficits.

    Findings:

    • A migrainous disorder was considered a potential cause of cerebral infarction in 14 out of 15 young patients.
    • Cerebral vasospasm is postulated as the mechanism linking migraine to cerebral infarction in this cohort.

    Implications:

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    • This research suggests migraine should be considered in the differential diagnosis of young stroke patients.
    • Understanding the link between migraine and cerebral infarction may lead to targeted preventative strategies for young adults at risk.