Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: A variant of hypertensive encephalopathy

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a recently described variant of hypertensive encephalopathy characterized by headache, visual disturbances and altered mental function. Its causes are diverse and in contrast to hypertensive encephalopathy, it can develop without significant ele...

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Published in:Journal of clinical neuroscience 2006-06, Vol.13 (5), p.590-595
Main Author: Mirza, Ayoub
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cerebral Infarction - diagnosis
Cerebral Infarction - therapy
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Hypertension, Malignant - complications
Hypertension, Malignant - diagnosis
Hypertension, Malignant - therapy
Hypertensive Encephalopathy - diagnosis
Hypertensive Encephalopathy - etiology
Hypertensive Encephalopathy - therapy
Syndrome
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Summary:Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a recently described variant of hypertensive encephalopathy characterized by headache, visual disturbances and altered mental function. Its causes are diverse and in contrast to hypertensive encephalopathy, it can develop without significant elevation of blood pressure. This syndrome is mostly reversible when correctly managed; however, failure to recognize it can lead to cerebral infarction and death.
ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2005.03.042