Propranolol is associated with a reduced risk for overall stroke among women with migraine, with a more pronounced protective effect for ischemic stroke.

A common drug used to prevent migraines might have an additional benefit -- protecting women against stroke. Women taking the ...

No stroke risk reduction was seen in men in either analysis group. The protective effect of propranolol was stronger for ischemic stroke and in women with migraine without aura. Migraine aura can ...

No stroke risk reduction was seen in men in either analysis group. The protective effect of propranolol was stronger for ischemic stroke and in women with migraine without aura. Migraine aura can ...

had a stronger protective effect for ischemic stroke risk in women with migraine, particularly those without aura. However, the medication did not have the same protective effect on men.

After adjusting for potential confounders (age, sex, race, use of birth control, pregnancy), findings showed propranolol use was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of stroke among ...

Propranolol's protective effect was found to be more pronounced in women with migraines without aura ... no stroke diagnosis after first migraine onset. Propranolol use and stroke risk were ...

A leading cardiology doctor says this reinforces the importance of studying gender-specific health trends in research.