title: Migraine and cerebrovascular risk.
abstract: Migraine (in particular with aura) is a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease; the relative risk of stroke in migraineurs is about twofold, and increases with the coexistence of female gender, cigarette smoking and old-preparation contraceptive use. The mechanisms of the increased risk are not completely understood, and the absolute risk of stroke is low; yet, migraineurs have to be advised on how to reduce the risk for primary prevention of stroke.
authors.affiliation: S. Andrea Hospital, La Spezia, Italy. massimo.delsette@asl5.liguria.it
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Del Sette
mesh_terms: D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D012306:Risk; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012907:Smoking
chemical_list: D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
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