La migraine en 2009 : de la crise au traitement Migraine in 2009 : from attack to treatment

Migraine is Europe and North America’s most frequent neurological illness. Its prevalence is about 12 %, affecting women twice more than men. Migraine illness is defined by the occurrence of several episodes of pulsatile headaches, uni- or bilateral, accompanied or preceded by signs of central and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Considered benign, it can lead to non negligible social and professional handicap. Its social and economic repercussions are serious, due to consequences in terms of work incapacity.