Migraines During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Stroke

A study by Duke University Medical Center looked at the connection between migraines during pregnancy and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

Study the authors began by assuming that women with migraines tend to also have vascular disease. And if you are at risk on his part (migraines) or other (cardiovascular disease), then you should work to modify, control or reduce their risk factors while pregnant.

The study looked at pregnancy discharge data for nearly seventeen million American women over a period of four years (2000-2003). Of those seventeen million women, nearly thirty-four thousand women had been treated for migraines. After sorting the victims of migraine, the study authors looked at other health problems.

Here is what they found:

Women, who were treated for migraine during pregnancy nineteen times more likely to suffer a stroke than those who were not. Women, who were treated for migraine during pregnancy five times more likely to suffer a heart attack. Women who were treated for migraine during pregnancy likely to develop twice as heart disease, blood clots and other cardiovascular problems. The women age 35 and older at the time of delivery most likely would experience migraines while pregnant than younger mothers. Migraine with aura (in pregnant and no pregnant) is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

While there is a connection between the two of authors study are not sure that is a cause and effect type of connection. Migraines during pregnancy are a sure sign that you are heading for a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular disease. Researchers expect to be informed about connecting people to take action to protect their hearts.

People with migraines should be treated as a manageable condition. Make life better today and prevent complications morning - just as you would with any chronic disease. Get treatment for your migraines. Manage your risk factors for heart disease and stroke (such as body weight and blood pressure).