People who have migraine with aura are more likely to have strokes caused by either a blood clot in the heart or a clot within the brain’s blood vessels compared to those who have migraine without aura, a new study indicates. This research builds on previous…
In an unusual twist, high blood pressure may actually be beneficial, at least when it comes to headaches. According to a recent report, patients with hypertension (high blood pressure) were up to 40% less likely to have migraine and other headaches than people with normal…
The calcium channel blockers are a group of medications that have been used for treating a variety of cardiovascular disorders such as high blood pressure. These medications alter the movement of calcium ions into muscle cells of blood vessels. This effect can sometimes prevent blood…
High blood pressure is called the “silent killer,” because there are few physical symptoms of high blood pressure. However, hypertension can be a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. High blood pressure can cause headache, but in general is not the cause of recurring…
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