5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Propranolol treatment was linked to a lower risk of ischemic stroke in women with migraines, especially those without aura.

• 2

  The study analyzed over 3 million medical records, revealing stroke risk reduction of 39% to 52% for women on propranolol.

• 3

  No significant association between propranolol and stroke risk was found in men with migraines.

• 4

  Migraine affects women three times more than men and is associated with increased stroke risk.

• 5

  The study's findings will be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in February 2025.