Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome: A rare postoperative complication of carotid endarterectomy

Am J Emerg Med. 2016 Oct;34(10):2054.e1-2054.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2016.03.010. Epub 2016 Mar 5.

Authors

Mina Guirgis¹, Kishore Sieunarine²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, Joondalup Health Campus, Australia. Electronic address: Mina.guirgis@health.wa.gov.au.
² Department of Surgery, Joondalup Health Campus, Australia. Electronic address: Kishore@westcoastvascular.com.au.

PMID: 27103082
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2016.03.010

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Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
Brain Ischemia / surgery
Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications
Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnosis*
Cerebrovascular Disorders / therapy
Early Diagnosis
Emergency Service, Hospital
Endarterectomy, Carotid / adverse effects*
Female
Humans
Hypertension / complications
Hypertension / drug therapy
Postoperative Complications
Risk Factors
Syndrome

Substances

Antihypertensive Agents