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Postprandial recurrent hemiplegia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20090450     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
INTRODUCTION: Postprandial hemodynamic disturbances have been previously described. We report a case of postprandial transient ischemic attacks. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (fluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequences, apparent diffusion coefficient), MR angiography, and Tc-99m hexamethylpropylene amine oxime single photon emission computed tomography-CT before and after acetazolamide challenge were performed in a patient with recurrent spells of hemiplegia following fatty meals. RESULTS: No recent infarction was observed on apparent diffusion coefficient maps. MR angiography showed occlusion of the left internal carotid artery and severe atherosclerosis of the cervical arteries. Tc-99m hexamethylpropylene amine oxime single photon emission computed tomography demonstrated hypoperfusion in the left middle cerebral artery territory at baseline and absence of cerebrovascular reactivity. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: This case report supports the hypothesis of a modulation of the cerebral blood flow by fatty acids and highlights the potential impact of dietetic education in patients with impaired cerebrovascular reactivity.
Authors:
Karim Farid; Pauline Renou; Marianne Laffite; Thierry Couffinhal; Mich?le Allard; Philippe Fernandez; Igor Sibon
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical nuclear medicine     Volume:  35     ISSN:  1536-0229     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Nucl Med     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-21     Completed Date:  2010-03-12     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7611109     Medline TA:  Clin Nucl Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  80-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Nuclear medicine, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France. kwfarid@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Hemiplegia / complications,  diagnosis*,  physiopathology*,  radionuclide imaging
Humans
Ischemia / complications
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Postprandial Period*
Recurrence
Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon

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