Migraine with aura and TCD bubble-test: The significance of positive result.

Background/aim: The association between the right-to-left shunt (RLS) and migraine with aura (MA) has been proven so far. The aim of this study was to determine if the presence of RLS detected as a result of transcranial doppler (TCD) bubble-test, makes any difference in clinical presentation, aura and headache in patients with MA.

Methods: A single-group descriptive study was conducted on 153 patients diagnosed with MA.