Migraine and stroke: criteria and risks

Evidence-based neurology checklist on migraine and stroke: criteria and risks: Diagnostic criteria for migraine-induced stroke The stroke occurs during a typical migraine attack The stroke is in the same territory affected by previous migraine with aura The stroke is documented by imaging All…

Diagnostic criteria for migraine-induced stroke

  • The stroke occurs during a typical migraine attack
  • The stroke is in the same territory affected by previous migraine with aura
  • The stroke is documented by imaging
  • All other causes of stroke have been excluded

Types of migraine-related stroke

Pathophysiological risk factors of stroke in migraine

Patient risk factors for stroke in migraine

Shared genetic risks of stroke in migraine

Medical risk factors for stroke in migraine

Pregnancy-related stroke risks of migraine

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References

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