Unexpected Finding: Aortic Regurgitation in a Case of Severe Migraine Headaches. (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prasada, Sameer; Caveney, Maxx; Stacey, R. Brandon
• Is Part Of: Journal of diagnostic medical sonography. Volume 34:Number 2(2018:Apr.)
• Page Start: 125
• Page End: 127
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: aortic regurgitation -- transesophageal echocardiogram -- migraine headaches; Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; Ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; Échographie -- Périodiques; Échographie; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 616.07543
• DOI: 10.1177/8756479317747211
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 8756-4793

Abstract

The relationship between migraine headaches and valvular heart disease usually relates to chronic use of ergotamine-based medical therapies. Significant aortic regurgitation can result in decreased global cerebral perfusion, and for patients with migraine headaches, decreased cerebral perfusion represents a key finding in relation to their symptomatology from migraines. Though headaches are rarely regarded as complications of aortic regurgitation, a case study is presented of significant aortic regurgitation in an ergotamine-naïve patient whose symptoms resolved after valve replacement surgery.