Intravenous nitroglycerin-induced intracranial hypertension.
Nitroglycerin therapy can cause dose-related increases in intracranial pressure. Rare cases of neurologic sequelae attributed to nitroglycerin have appeared in the literature. We report such a case, in which symptoms completely resolved after cessation of nitroglycerin therapy. Widespread use of high-dose iv nitroglycerin makes knowledge of this effect important for all practitioners.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000503:physiopathology; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007427:Intracranial Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D005996:Nitroglycerin