Are migraine and non‐migrainous headache risk factors for stroke in the elderly? Findings from a 12‐year cohort follow‐up

ConclusionsThis study is one of the first to suggest that late‐life NMH rather than migraine could be an independent risk factor for stroke and a warning sign. The incidence of stroke in elderly migrainers, seldom reported, is particularly low.

Source: European Journal of Neurology - June 30, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: J. Norton, F. Portet, A. Gabelle, S. Debette, K. Ritchie, J. Touchon, C. Berr Tags: Original Article Source Type: research