articleJAMAJan 27, 2004Closed access

Migraine as a Risk Factor for Subclinical Brain Lesions

MCMark C. Kruit

Leiden University Medical Center

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Abstract

Objectives

To compare the prevalence of brain infarcts and WMLs in migraine cases and controls from the general population and to identify migraine characteristics associated with these lesions.

Design

Cross-sectional, prevalence study of population-based sample of Dutch adults aged 30 to 60 years.

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Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Migraine
  • Medicine
  • Migraine with aura
  • Aura
  • Hyperintensity
  • Population
  • Odds ratio
  • Stroke (engine)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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