Successful management of hyperperfusion headache in a patient with Takayasu's arteritis

L. Pollak, E. E. Weinmann, A. Bass, M. J. Rabey

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Abstract

We report on a patient with Takayasu's disease who suffered from severe headache and vomiting due to hyperperfusion syndrome after aorto-carotid-vertebral-bypass surgery. There was no significant systemic blood pressure elevation, focal neurological signs, seizures or CT scan changes. The headache was successfully treated by mannitol and furosemide. We conclude that osmotic diuresis may be an effective treatment in early stages of the hyperperfusion headache.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)233-237
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Journal of Neuroscience
Volume94
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Headache
  • Hyperperfusion syndrome
  • Therapy

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