Migraine as a risk factor for subclinical brain lesions
MC Kruit, MA van Buchem, PAM Hofman, JTN Bakkers… - Jama, 2004 - jamanetwork.com
ContextClinical series have suggested an increased prevalence of cerebral infarction and
white matter lesions (WMLs) in migraine patients. It is not known whether these lesions are
prevalent in the general migraine population. ObjectivesTo 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. DesignCross-sectional,
prevalence study of population-based sample of Dutch adults aged 30 to 60 years …
white matter lesions (WMLs) in migraine patients. It is not known whether these lesions are
prevalent in the general migraine population. ObjectivesTo 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. DesignCross-sectional,
prevalence study of population-based sample of Dutch adults aged 30 to 60 years …