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Risk of Pregnancy-Associated Stroke Across Age Groups
This population-based cohort study uses data from the New York State SPARCS database to examine the risk of stroke in women of childbearing age who are pregnant or post partum compared with the risk in those who are not pregnant.
Source: JAMA Neurology - October 24, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Migraines During Pregnancy and the Risk of Maternal Stroke
This cohort study examines the extent to which hypertensive disorders mediate the association between migraines and maternal stroke.
Source: JAMA Neurology - June 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Risks of Epilepsy During Pregnancy
Epilepsy is a common disease that affects 1 in 26 individuals in their lifetime. According to a National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke assessment, with 2 million affected individuals, epilepsy ranks only fourth to migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer disease in the prevalence of neurological disorders. Epilepsy affects more people than autism, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson disease combined. Approximately 0.3% to 0.5% of all pregnancies are among women with epilepsy (WWE). The risks during pregnancy in WWE have been uncertain.
Source: JAMA Neurology - July 6, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Obesity, Oral Contraceptive Use, and Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon cause of stroke that primarily affects young adults. A unique risk factor profile and plurality of presenting features make it an elusive diagnosis unless a high index of suspicion is maintained. It comprises approximately 0.5% to 1% of all strokes, and widespread availability of magnetic resonance imaging has made recognition easier. The International Study on Cerebral Vein and Dural Sinus Thrombosis is the largest prospective, multinational, observational study of patients with CVT to date, including 624 consecutive patients with symptomatic CVT at 89 centers between May ...
Source: JAMA Neurology - March 15, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: research