| Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: a case study. | |
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PMID: 22546734 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare neurologic disorder characterized by an acute increase in blood pressure, and by headaches, altered mental status, seizures, and visual loss. It is usually seen on computed tomographic scans as white-matter vasogenic edema predominantly affecting the posterior occipital and parietal lobes of the brain. Risk factors include malignant hypertension, eclampsia, medications such as immunosuppressants (including tacrolimus and cyclosporine), chemotherapy, biotherapy, and renal failure. Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of PRES, particularly identifying and treating high blood pressure, can prevent permanent neurologic disability. |
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Authors:
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Kathleen L Wright; Margaret H Polito; Anna E French |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of nursing Volume: 112 ISSN: 1538-7488 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Nurs Publication Date: 2012 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-05-01 Completed Date: 2012-06-25 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372646 Medline TA: Am J Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 36-40; quiz 41-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM; N |
Affiliation:
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Acute Unit, Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, VA, USA. kathleen.wright@inova.org |
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Brain
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pathology Female Humans Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects* Middle Aged Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / chemically induced*, diagnosis, radiography*, therapy Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / drug therapy |
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0/Immunosuppressive Agents |
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