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Ergotism With Ischemia In All Four Extremities: A Case Report
Journal of Clinical Neurology ; : 279-282, 2006.
Artigo em Inglês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-224879
ABSTRACT
Here we describe a case of ergotism that presented with ischemia in all four extremities. A 48-year-old man was admitted for pain and weakness in both upper extremities. He had a long history of migraine and had taken 3 mg of ergotamine daily for more than 21 years. Angiography demonstrated vasospasm involving all four extremities, which resolved partially following intra-arterial prostaglandin infusion. Intravenous nitroprusside was administered, and the patient stopped smoking and stopped taking ergotamine in an attempt to counteract the vasospasm. Follow-up computed tomography angiogram revealed that both brachial arteries had normalized. Thus, in this case of ergotism, severe vasospasm in all of the extremities was resolved with appropriate management.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Fumaça / Artéria Braquial / Nitroprussiato / Angiografia / Fumar / Ergotismo / Seguimentos / Extremidade Superior / Ergotamina / Extremidades Tipo de estudo: Estudo observacional / Estudo prognóstico Limite: Humanos Idioma: Inglês Revista: Journal of Clinical Neurology Ano de publicação: 2006 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Fumaça / Artéria Braquial / Nitroprussiato / Angiografia / Fumar / Ergotismo / Seguimentos / Extremidade Superior / Ergotamina / Extremidades Tipo de estudo: Estudo observacional / Estudo prognóstico Limite: Humanos Idioma: Inglês Revista: Journal of Clinical Neurology Ano de publicação: 2006 Tipo de documento: Artigo