In addition, a longitudinal study that received a lot of media attention showed a higher prevalence, most notably in men, of stroke in people with migraine than in those without migraine. While some experts believe it's difficult to isolate and quantify the risk in such a study because so many other factors can come into play, they do recognize that there may be a slightly elevated risk, particularly among those who do not receive therapy for their migraines. The recommendation for migraine sufferers is to undergo treatment for their migraines and to reduce their other risk factors for stroke. They may signal a TIA, a warning of a stroke to come. A TIA lasts only a few minutes and symptoms usually disappear within 24 hours.
Strokes are serious conditions requiring medical attention.
You should consult your physician or get emergency medical assistance immediately if any of the above symptoms occur. The critical factor regarding the treatment of stroke is urgent action. Aspirin can cut in half the risk of strokes caused by blood clots traveling from the heart to the brain and has proven to be as effective as medications such as warfarin, which inhibits the clotting ability of the blood. Also, a new, experimental technique called cerebral angioplasty is being used to treat some cerebral vascular problems. With this procedure, balloons, stents, and coils are used to hold the artery open.