Examining the essence of migraine--is it the blood vessel or the brain? A debate

Headache. 2008 Apr;48(4):661-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2008.01079.x.

Abstract

A debate is presented that examines whether it is the blood vessel or the brain that determines the essence of migraine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Vessels / pathology
  • Blood Vessels / physiology
  • Brain / blood supply*
  • Brain / pathology*
  • Cerebrovascular Circulation / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders / etiology*
  • Migraine Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Vasoconstriction / physiology
  • Vasodilation / physiology