Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome ¿ A narrative revision of the literature

• Tipo: Outra Publicação em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2016

Autores

Santos, L (Autor) Outra; Elsa Azevedo (Autor) FMUP

Revista

Título: Porto Biomedical Journal

Vol. 1 Nº 3

Páginas: 65-71

ISSN: 2444-8664

Editora: Wolters Kluwer

Indexação

Scopus - 9 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00N-R5P

DOI: 10.1016/j.pbj.2016.04.002

Abstract (EN): Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome (RCVS) is a not very well known clinical-imaging entity; it is characterized by thunderclap headache, which mimics an aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage, and a diffuse and segmental constriction of cerebral arteries, that resolves spontaneously within 3 months. The pathophysiology remains unknown. The female gender is the more affected and more than half of cases occur in the puerperium or after exposure to vasoactive substances. Typically, RCVS is self-limited and has a benign course, although it may have more serious complications with permanent neurologic sequelae and death. Treatment is predominantly supportive and directed to the symptoms. ï¿¿ 2016 PBJ-Associaï¿¿ï¿¿o Porto Biomedical/Porto Biomedical Society.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica