The risks for those with migraines is 2.3 times those without, according to calculations from the John Hopkins team, to be presented Nov. 16 at the American Heart Association (AHA) annual Scientific Sessions in Orlando. For those who experience aura, the sighting of flashing light, zig-zag lines and blurred side vision along with migrains, the risk of so-called ischemic stroke is 2.5 times higher, and in women, 2.9 times as high. [...]
Such widespread use of horomone-controlling drugs is what Nazarian says may explain why women with migraines have such high risk of ischemic stroke. Contraceptions and other estrogen therapies are both known to contribute to long-term risks factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke, such as high
blood pressure and increased reactivity by clot-forming blood platelets.
Women should make sure that the horomone-controlling drugs they're taking is absolutely necessary, and if so make sure to be watchful and moniter for any signs of a stroke.
This is another good post, Kayla. And a really interesting topic, too. One comment I have is that I would like to see more of your voice in your posts. What I mean by this is that I'd like to see you actually write more of a summary in your own words. Like I mentioned in class last week: write your summary first, then find a quote that supports what you're saying or provides more information.
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