Migraine Headache and Risk of Dementia in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Neurocognitive Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We aimed to assess the association between migraine headache and incident dementia.

Background

Migraine is a risk factor for white matter hyperintensities and ischemic stroke, which are both associated with increased risk of dementia. However, it is unknown whether migraine is independently associated with dementia.

Methods

History of migraine was ascertained via questionnaire. Adjudicated cases of dementia were identified using cognitive tests, neuropsychological exams, and clinician review of suspected cases. Incident dementia was identified using adjudicated cases, follow-up calls, and surveillance of hospital and death codes. We assessed hazards of incident dementia by migraine status. Sex differences were also examined and stratified results were presen

SUBMITTER: George KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7192135 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature