- Severe migraines with visual disturbances, known as aura, are the second biggest risk factor
- Only high blood pressure was a bigger factor
- Findings come from 15 year study of 27,860 women
Women who suffer from severe migraines accompanied by visual disturbances may be at an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. Scientists have said only high blood pressure was a bigger indicator of a stroke or heart attack than migraines with aura, as the condition is known when accompanied by vision problems including flashing lights.The landmark 15-year study followed 27,860 women, of who 1,435 had migraine with aura.
