Migraine with Aura Criteria
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~Select which apply (Must have had at least 2 attacks with the feature listed to select it)
One or more fully reversible aura symptom indicating focal cerebral cortical and/or brain stem functions Yes No
At least one aura symptom develops gradually over more than four minutes, or two or more symptoms occur in succession Yes No
No aura symptom lasts more than 60 minutes; if more than one aura symptom is present, accepted duration is proportionally increased Yes No
Headache follows aura with free interval of at least 60 minutes (it may also simultaneously begin with the aura) Yes No
~Select which of the following aura features have occurred
Homonymous visual disturbance Yes No
Unilateral paresthesias and/or numbness Yes No
Unilateral weakness Yes No
Aphasia or unclassifiable speech difficulty Yes No
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~Select which apply (Must have had at least 2 attacks with the feature listed to select it)
 
~Select which of the following aura features have occurred
 
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Migraine with Aura Criteria

These criteria are that of the International Headache Society, published in 1988.

Migraine with Aura Diagnostic Criteria

#1 At least two attacks with at least three of the following:

  • One or more fully reversible aura symptom indicating focal cerebral cortical and/or brain stem functions
  • At least one aura symptom develops gradually over more than four minutes, or two or more symptoms occur in succession
  • No aura symptom lasts more than 60 minutes; if more than one aura symptom is present, accepted duration is proportionally increased
  • Headache follows aura with free interval of at least 60 minutes (it may also simultaneously begin with the aura

#2 At least one of the following aura features must be present to diagnose migraine with typical aura:

  • Homonymous visual disturbance
  • Unilateral paresthesias and/or numbness
  • Unilateral weakness
  • Aphasia or unclassifiable speech difficulty

Reference:

  • Headache classification committee of the International Headache Society. Classification and diagnostic criteria for headache disorders, cranial neuralgias and facial pain. Cephalalgia. 1988;8 Suppl 7:1-96.