Do Migraines Indicate Greater Risk of Vascular Disease ?

June 30, 2016 by Vascular Experts

A study conducted by the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, one of the largest university hospitals in Europe,  found that a history of migraine in women is associated with increased risk of major cardiovascular disease. The study showed that women with migraine had a increased risk of myocardial infarction (39%), stroke (62%), and death due to cardiovascular disease (37%).