New study: Migraines increase the risk of heart attack and stroke
If a woman has migraine with aura and certain genetic predispositions are present, her risk of stroke and heart attack may be increased by a factor of two. Interestingly, having migraine with aura alone is not responsible for an increased risk of stroke unless a specific genetic predisposition is also present.
Prof. Göbel: Only about 10% of migraine patients suffer from migraine with aura; the vast majority (90%) experience migraine attacks without aura. Studies show that this latter large group does not have a greater risk of heart attack or stroke than the general population. However, the study results indicate that migraine with aura is a significant risk factor for developing a stroke or heart attack. Therefore, these patients in particular require targeted attention regarding the identification of risk factors and for effective treatment of migraine with aura.
I can only confirm that. I, a man, have migraines with aura and have also had a heart attack.
A really interesting post, thank you very much for that! Personally, I have never heard of the aura of a migraine before and find it all the more exciting to find out more about it! What is astonishing and sad at the same time is that this increases the risk of a heart attack...