Stroke etiology and white matter burden in women with and without migraine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women with migraine, especially with aura (MA), have a higher risk of white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and ischemic stroke. We aimed to assess differences in stroke etiology between women with and without migraine and the impact of migraine on WMH volume in women with stroke.

Methods

We included women aged 40-60 years with a history of ischemic stroke, migraine or both. Stroke etiology was categorized using the TOAST criteria. WMH volume was measured using 3D-FLAIR images. Presence or absence of cerebellar WMH was scored. We used regression analysis to assess differences between groups, with adjustments for age, BMI, hypertension and smoking status.

Results

We included 55 women with stroke, 55 with stroke and migraine, and 38 with MA. Women with stroke m

SUBMITTER: Wilms AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841335 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature