Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome ¿ A narrative revision of the literature

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Santos, L (Author) Other; Elsa Azevedo (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Porto Biomedical Journal

Vol. 1 No. 3

Pages: 65-71

ISSN: 2444-8664

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Indexing

Scopus - 9 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: 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.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific