Middle-aged folks who suffer migraine with an aura could be more likely to suffer a stroke, a new study says.
By comparison, people living with migraineAuras are visual or sensory disturbances that occur prior to a migraine, researchers said in background notes. Auras might include flashes of light, blind spots, zigzag lines or shimmering dots, according to the Mayo Clinic.in younger people but less is known about people 45 years old and older,” said lead researcher Dr. Adam Sprouse Blum, an associate professor of neurology at the University of Vermont in Burlington.
“Our study found that similar to younger people, migraine with aura was associated with an increased risk of ischemic strokeFor the new study, researchers followed nearly 11,400 people 45 and older for an average of six years. These people were taking part in a larger study ofOf the participants, 1,130 suffered from migraine attacks, including 491 with an aura and 639 without, researchers said.
During the study, roughly 3% of people without migraine had a stroke compared to about 4% with migraine. When the researchers divided migraine patients into two groups, they found those who suffered auras had a 73% higher risk of stroke. Researchers also found that men younger than 72 had a more than 3.5-fold increased risk of stroke from any type of migraine, with or without an aura.
“Our result that middle-aged and older male participants under age 72 had a much higher risk of stroke was unexpected since previous research in young people has shown that stroke disproportionately affects female individuals,” Sprouse Blum said. “Future studies are needed to better understand these findings,” he added. “Should the findings be confirmed, it may be necessary to provide targetedSOURCES: American Academy of Neurology, news release, May 20, 2026;
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