Massive intracerebral hemorrhage complicating cardiac catheterization with ergonovine administration.
Massive intracerebral hemorrhage is reported as a complication of cardiac catheterization with ergonovine administration. Possible mechanisms relating stroke to cardiac catheterization are reviewed. Patients who suffer neurologic deterioration after this procedure require prompt evaluation including computed tomography.
D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004874:Ergonovine / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D004874:Ergonovine