Abstract
Background: Intracranial dissections have been associated with baroreceptor reflex failure. When this occurs labile hypertension may be observed with its own complications, including but not limited to the clinico-radiographic entity, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES). Methods: Case report and literature review. Results: We describe a case of carotid dissection resulting in PRES. Conclusions: We believe failure of the baroreceptor reflex due to carotid dissection resulted in hypertension and subsequent posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 411-413 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Neurocritical care |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2010 |
Keywords
- Carotid dissection
- Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
- Pres
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine