BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Earlier cases of stroke due to postpartum cerebral angiopathy have been reported. The mechanism of this angiopathy has not been explained. CASE DESCRIPTION: We present a case of cerebral infarction with evidence of occlusive change in the vertebrobasilar system as a complication of intravenous ergonovine use after cesarean section delivery. CONCLUSIONS: Ergonovine therapy is a likely cause of so-called postpartum cerebral angiopathy and stroke.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Earlier cases of stroke due to postpartum cerebral angiopathy have been reported. The mechanism of this angiopathy has not been explained. CASE DESCRIPTION: We present a case of cerebral infarction with evidence of occlusive change in the vertebrobasilar system as a complication of intravenous ergonovine use after cesarean section delivery. CONCLUSIONS:Ergonovine therapy is a likely cause of so-called postpartum cerebral angiopathy and stroke.
Authors: J K Song; S Fisher; T D Seifert; E D Cacayorin; A V Alexandrov; M D Malkoff; J C Grotta; M S Campbell Journal: Neuroradiology Date: 2004-11-27 Impact factor: 2.804