COMPLICATED MIGRAINE
\kˈɒmplɪkˌe͡ɪtɪd mˈa͡ɪɡɹe͡ɪn], \kˈɒmplɪkˌeɪtɪd mˈaɪɡɹeɪn], \k_ˈɒ_m_p_l_ɪ_k_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_d m_ˈaɪ_ɡ_ɹ_eɪ_n]\
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A subtype of vascular headaches characterized by periodic unilateral pulsatile headaches which begin in childhood, adolescence, or early adult life and recur with diminishing frequency during advancing years. The two major subtypes are CLASSIC MIGRAINE (i.e., migraine with aura) and COMMON MIGRAINE (i.e., migraine without aura). Migrainous episodes may be associated with alterations in cerebral blood flow. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p172)
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