25/08/2010
Migraine sufferers should concentrate on a healthy
lifestyle
New research has shown that people who suffer
from migraine with aura could be more at risk of dying from
heart and circulatory disease.
We say that anyone who suffers with this type
of migraine should try to lead an active and healthy lifestyle to
combat any future risk of heart disease.
And if migraine sufferers are worried they
might be having a heart
attack, they should call 999 for an ambulance straight
away.
Our Senior Cardiac Nurse, Judy
O’Sullivan, said:
“This study identifies a small
increased risk of death from heart and circulatory disease
for anyone who suffers from migraine with aura.
“Like everyone else, those affected should be
vigilant when it comes to spotting signs of a
heart attack, and should call 999 for an ambulance
immediately if they’re worried.
“They should also reduce their risk of heart
disease in the future by avoiding
smoking, regularly exercising and
eating a balanced
diet.”
The latest study was published in
the British Medical Journal and involved
18,725 men and women born between 1907 and
1935.
The researchers stressed that the individual
risk for a migraine sufferer remains low.
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