Migraine with Aura Increases Stroke Risk

A new study led by Adam Sprouse Blum>>> of the University of Vermont, published in Neurology Open Access by the American Academy of Neurology>>>, found that middle-aged and older adults who experience migraine with aura have a 73% increased risk of ischemic stroke. The research, which followed nearly 11,400 people for an average of six years, also unexpectedly revealed that men younger than 72 with any type of migraine had a more than 3.5-fold increased risk of stroke. Migraine without aura was not associated with an increased stroke risk. The study emphasizes the need for further research and potential targeted stroke prevention counseling for affected individuals. The Mayo Clinic is cited for background information on migraine with aura.