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Abbravation: The Journal of Headache and Pain
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Authors: J F Téllez–Zenteno G García–Ramos F Zermeño–Pöhls A Velazquez
Publish Date: 2005/06
Volume: 6, Issue: 3, Pages: 128-
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The objective was to identify the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of a large sample of patients with migraine in Mexico City This cross–sectional study was performed in two tertiary centers in Mexico City and affiliated hospitals We evaluated the presence of migraine through a standardised interview according to the criteria of the International Headache Society We studied 1147 patients The mean age was 371±136 6–77 years Nine hundred and twenty one patients were female 80 The age of onset of migraine was 194±103 1–69 years Six hundred and four patients had migraine with aura 53 and 543 without aura 47 The female/male ratio was 41 One hundred and forty–seven patients had cardiovascular problems 13 72 had neurological problems 6 233 had gastrointestinal problems 20 and 323 had psychiatric problems 28 In this study we described the clinical characteristics of a large sample of patients with migraine in Mexico City Our sample has similar characteristics to other countriesBy submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate Please note that comments may be removed without notice if they are flagged by another user or do not comply with our community guidelines
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