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Vascular headaches

Migraine is the most common vascular headache. Vascular headaches are caused by blood vessel abnormalities, which by turn constrict and open blood vessels in the head.

Update Date: 8/21/2006

Updated by: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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