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Open Access 01-12-2018 | Review article

Cognitive dysfunction and migraine

Authors: Doga Vuralli, Cenk Ayata, Hayrunnisa Bolay

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Cognitive dysfunction has recently gained attention as a significant problem among migraine sufferers. All of the clinical studies show poor cognitive performance during migraine attacks, though, the interictal data are conflicting. Migraineurs show impaired cognitive function interictally in most of the clinic-based studies. Population-based studies did not reveal a difference in cognitive functions between migraineurs and controls. The specific cognitive domains involved are information processing speed, basic attention, executive functions, verbal and non-verbal memory and verbal skills. Neurophysiological, imaging and pharmacological studies support clinical symptoms of cognitive impairment in migraine. Longitudinal studies do not suggest progressive cognitive decline over time in migraine patients. Preventive medications and comorbid disorders such as depression and anxiety can impact cognitive function, but cannot fully explain the cognitive impairment in migraine. In contrast to migraine, tension type or cluster headache are not associated with cognitive impairment, at least during headache-free periods.

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Title: Cognitive dysfunction and migraine
Authors: Doga Vuralli
Cenk Ayata
Hayrunnisa Bolay
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-018-0933-4

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