Embolic strokes of unknown source and cryptogenic stroke: implications in clinical practice
Up to a third of strokes are rendered cryptogenic or of undetermined etiology. This number is
specifically higher in younger patients. At times, inadequate diagnostic workups, multiple …
specifically higher in younger patients. At times, inadequate diagnostic workups, multiple …
Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
JF Meschia, C Bushnell, B Boden-Albala, LT Braun… - Stroke, 2014 - Am Heart Assoc
The aim of this updated statement is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based
recommendations on the prevention of stroke among individuals who have not previously …
recommendations on the prevention of stroke among individuals who have not previously …
Migraine and stroke: in search of shared mechanisms
Background Migraine, particularly with aura, increases the risk for ischemic stroke, at least in
a subset of patients. The underlying mechanisms are poorly understood and probably …
a subset of patients. The underlying mechanisms are poorly understood and probably …
Completion of the circle of Willis varies by gender, age, and indication for computed tomography angiography
Objective The circle of Willis (CoW) is the foremost anastomosis and blood distribution
center of the brain. Its effectiveness depends on its completion and the size and patency of …
center of the brain. Its effectiveness depends on its completion and the size and patency of …
Migraine with aura is associated with an incomplete circle of Willis: results of a prospective observational study
B Cucchiara, RL Wolf, L Nagae, Q Zhang, S Kasner… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Objective To compare the prevalence of an incomplete circle of Willis in patients with
migraine with aura, migraine without aura, and control subjects, and correlate circle of Willis …
migraine with aura, migraine without aura, and control subjects, and correlate circle of Willis …
White matter lesion burden in migraine with aura may be associated with reduced cerebral blood flow
Objective The objective of this study was to determine whether white matter hyperintensities
(WMHs) in subjects with migraine are related to alterations in resting cerebral blood flow …
(WMHs) in subjects with migraine are related to alterations in resting cerebral blood flow …
Migraine and stroke:“vascular” comorbidity
Several comorbidities are associated to migraine. Recent meta-analyses have consistently
demonstrated a relationship between migraine and stroke, which is well-defined for …
demonstrated a relationship between migraine and stroke, which is well-defined for …
Advanced imaging in the evaluation of migraine headaches
BM Ellingson, C Hesterman… - … Clinics of North …, 2019 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Headache is a common symptom with a wide variety of potential causes. More than 70% of
the US population are estimated to experience headaches1, 2, with the vast majority of …
the US population are estimated to experience headaches1, 2, with the vast majority of …
[HTML][HTML] The prevalence of magnetic resonance imaging hyperintensity in migraine patients and its association with migraine headache characteristics and …
Objectives To determine the frequency of hyperintense foci in migraine patients and the
relationship with migraine headache characteristics and cardiovascular risk factors. Methods …
relationship with migraine headache characteristics and cardiovascular risk factors. Methods …
Association of migraine headaches with anatomical variations of the Circle of Willis: Evidence from a meta-analysis
Background Several studies have attempted to investigate whether variations in the Circle of
Willis (COW) are more common in migraine patients and whether the subsequent changes …
Willis (COW) are more common in migraine patients and whether the subsequent changes …