A Case of Postpartum Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 64-68, 2015.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-49741
ABSTRACT
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is characterized by development of a severe thunderclap headache with or without other acute neurological symptoms, and by multifocal or diffuse segmental vasoconstriction of the cerebral arteries that resolves spontaneously within 3 months. Several precipitating factors have been identified; these include the use of adrenergic or serotonergic drugs and postpartum status. Diagnosis is aided by the dynamic nature of the clinicoradiological features, including a 'beads-on-a-string' appearance of the cerebral arteries on angiography, and complete (or near-complete) resolution of the condition evident on repeat angiography performed 3 months after initial onset. Calcium channel blockers such as nimodipine seem to relieve the severe headache within 48 h. Here, we present the case of a female who developed RCVS postpartum.
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Main subject:
Vasculitis
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Vasoconstriction
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Angiography
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Nimodipine
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Precipitating Factors
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Cerebral Arteries
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Serotonin Agents
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Postpartum Period
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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