Migraine with aura occurring in the setting of hemiplegic migraine represents a clinically distinct presentation that calls for a specific, evidence-based treatment approach.
This protocol applies to patients with migraine with aura who have hemiplegic migraine — a variant in which treatment selection differs from standard migraine with aura management.
Specific pharmacological agents are recommended for this variant. The complete protocol details the options and the clinical considerations that guide selection in this setting.