Stroke Risk & Cardiovascular Safety
10 Expert Sessions
Research has shown that migraine is associated with certain cardiovascular risks, including stroke in some populations. Understanding these risks can help people make informed decisions about treatment, prevention, and long-term health. This pathway explores the relationship between migraine, cardiovascular health, aging, and medication safety.
Understanding Migraine and Cardiovascular Risk
Research has shown that migraine is associated with certain cardiovascular risks in some people. These sessions explore what the evidence shows about stroke and heart health.
Are People With Migraine Having More Strokes & Heart Attacks?
Chia-Chun Chiang, MD (2025)
Examining current research on stroke and cardiovascular risk among people living with migraine.
Migraine, Heart and Stroke Risk
Juliana VanderPluym, MD (2018)
What studies show about the connection between migraine, stroke, and heart disease.
Migraine and Aging
Migraine can change over time, particularly later in life. These sessions explore how migraine patterns and risks may evolve with aging.
Beyond 50: Insights Into Migraine That Ages With Us
Messoud Ashina, MD (2024)
How migraine patterns and treatment considerations may change with age.
Migraine Changes in Older Adults
Gretchen Tietjen, MD (2023)
Understanding how migraine symptoms and risks can evolve later in life.
Aging with Migraine: Changes and Long Term Effects
Allan Purdy, MD (2018)
A long-term perspective on living with migraine across the lifespan.
Understanding & Treating Migraine in Older Adults
Deborah Friedman, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHS (2025)
Treatment considerations and safety issues when managing migraine in older adults.
Treatment Safety and Medication Risks
Many migraine treatments affect blood vessels or interact with other medications. These sessions explore safety considerations when choosing migraine therapies.
Balancing Risks & Benefits of Migraine Treatments
Amaal Starling, MD (2024)
How clinicians evaluate treatment benefits while considering safety and risk factors.
Drug Interactions with Common Migraine Meds
Shivang Joshi, MD, MPH, RPh (2019)
Potential medication interactions to consider when using migraine treatments.
What to Expect: Nurtec ODT, Ubrelvy, Qulipta & Zavzpret
Matthew Robbins, MD (2024)
Understanding how newer migraine medications work and their safety considerations.
The Latest Insights on CGRP-Targeted Medications in Migraine Treatment
Amaal J. Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN (2025)
A look at the evolving research around CGRP therapies and cardiovascular safety.
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