Migraine--a risk factor for dissection of cervical arteries.
A case control study technique was employed to test for an association between non-traumatic cervical artery dissection and several possible risk factors. A significant positive association was shown with migraine, independent of type and treatment regimen. No such relationship was found with smoking history, hypertension or past oral contraceptive use. There was, however a significant and independent association with current oral contraceptive use.
D'Anglejan-Chatillon
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Ribeiro
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Bousser
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D000328:Adult; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000209:etiology*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013348:Subclavian Artery