Postpartum cerebral angiopathy with cerebral infarction due to ergonovine use.
OBJECTIVE
Earlier cases of stroke due to postpartum cerebral angiopathy have been reported. The mechanism of this angiopathy has not been explained.


METHODS
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.
Barinagarrementeria
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Stroke Clinic, Instituto Nacional de Neurologia y Neurocirugia, Mexico, DF.
Cantú
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Balderrama
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D000328:Adult; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004874:Ergonovine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011184:Postoperative Period; D049590:Postpartum Period
D004874:Ergonovine