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Migraine stroke: a possible complication of both migraine with and without aura
M C Narbone1, N Leggiadro, P La Spina
1Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche e Neurochirurgiche, Università di Messina, Italy.
Headache
|September 1, 1996
Abstract:
We describe four migraine patients who developed an ischemic stroke during their typical migraine attacks. Cerebral infarction as a possible complication of migraine without aura is discussed. We propose a review of the migraine stroke definition of the International Headache Society.
Insights
Four patients experienced ischemic stroke during migraine attacks. This suggests cerebral infarction may be a complication of migraine without aura, warranting a review of diagnostic criteria.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
Background:
- Migraine is a common neurological disorder.
- Migraine with aura is a known risk factor for stroke.
- The association between migraine without aura and stroke is less understood.
Observation:
- Four patients developed ischemic stroke during typical migraine attacks.
- The strokes occurred in the context of migraine without aura.
- Clinical presentation and neuroimaging findings were consistent with cerebral infarction.
Findings:
- Cerebral infarction is a potential complication of migraine without aura.
- This case series highlights a possible link between migraine without aura and ischemic stroke.
- The findings challenge existing diagnostic criteria for migraine-related stroke.
Implications:
- Further research is needed to confirm the association between migraine without aura and stroke.
- The definition of migraine stroke by the International Headache Society may require revision.
- This could lead to improved diagnostic and treatment strategies for patients experiencing stroke during migraine attacks.