A Case of Postpartum Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 64-68, 2015.
Artigo
em Coreano
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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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Assunto principal:
Vasculite
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Vasoconstrição
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Bloqueadores dos Canais de Cálcio
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Angiografia
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Nimodipina
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Fatores Desencadeantes
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Artérias Cerebrais
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Serotoninérgicos
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Período Pós-Parto
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Diagnóstico
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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