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Suneeta Sunny

Migraine Raises Stroke Risk In Young Adults Similar To Traditional Factors: Study

A recent study found that nontraditional factors, particularly migraines have a significant association with the incidence of stroke in young adults. (Credit: Image by user18526052 on Freepik)

Migraines have a significant association with the incidence of stroke in young adults similar to established risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and heart disease, as per a new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal.

A stroke or brain attack causes damage to the brain. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain gets blocked (ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts (hemorrhagic stroke)

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