Migraine in the Elderly
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Overview
Many patients experience a reduction in migraine attacks in their later years. But some patients even experience new-onset migraine. Managing migraine in elderly patients means factoring comorbidities, like high blood pressure and stroke risk, into a treatment plan. Our experts explain more age-related considerations you should recognize in patients 65 years and older. That includes specific primary and secondary headaches to look out for.
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Podcasts
Special Populations: Migraine in the Elderly
Patient Resources
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Migraine Through A Woman’s Life
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Veterans and Migraine
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Migraine, Stroke and Heart Disease
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What to Know About Low-Pressure Headaches
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