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Migraine with Aura

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Definition: A subtype of migraine disorder, characterized by recurrent attacks of reversible neurological symptoms (aura) that precede or accompany the headache. Aura may include a combination of sensory disturbances, such as blurred VISION; HALLUCINATIONS; VERTIGO; NUMBNESS; and difficulty in concentrating and speaking. Aura is usually followed by features of the COMMON MIGRAINE, such as PHOTOPHOBIA; PHONOPHOBIA; and NAUSEA. (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)      Other names Prolonged Aura Migraine; Migraine, Complicated; Migraine, Classical; Migraine, Basilar-Type; Migraine, Basilar Artery; Migraine, Basilar; Migraine with Auras; Familial Hemiplegic Migraines; Basilar Type Migraine; Basilar Migraines; Typical Aura without Headache; Migraine, Prolonged Aura; Migraine with Typical Aura; Migraine with Prolonged Aura; Migraine with Acute Onset Aura; Migraine Aura without Headache; Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial; Classical Migraine; Basilar Migraine; Basilar Artery Migraine
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Hemiplegic migraine, familial type 2  0   *Migraine with Aura.
Cacna1a protein, mouse  0   *Calcium Channels, P-Type *Calcium Channels, Q-Type Cerebellar Ataxia Migraine with Aura.
Cacna1a protein, rat  0   *Calcium Channels Cerebellar Ataxia Migraine with Aura.
CACNA1A protein, human  0   *Calcium Channels Cerebellar Ataxia Migraine with Aura. Ann Neurol 1997 Dec;42(6):879-84; Mamm Genome 1997 Feb;8(2):113-20

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