Massive intracerebral hemorrhage complicating cardiac catheterization with ergonovine administration

Massive intracerebral hemorrhage is reported as a complication of cardiac catheterization with ergonovine administration. Possible mechanisms relating stroke to cardiac catheterization are reviewed. Patients who suffer neurologic deterioration after this procedure require prompt evaluation including...

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Published in:Stroke (1970) 1984-09, Vol.15 (5), p.904-907
Main Author: PIATT, J. H. JR
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiac Catheterization - adverse effects
Cardiovascular system
Cerebral Hemorrhage - etiology
Cerebral Hemorrhage - physiopathology
Ergonovine - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Hypertension - physiopathology
Investigative techniques of hemodynamics
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Massive intracerebral hemorrhage is reported as a complication of cardiac catheterization with ergonovine administration. Possible mechanisms relating stroke to cardiac catheterization are reviewed. Patients who suffer neurologic deterioration after this procedure require prompt evaluation including computed tomography.
ISSN:0039-2499
1524-4628
DOI:10.1161/01.STR.15.5.904