Arterial hypertension treated by angioplasty (Dotter). A serious complication.
Typical renovascular hypertension in a middle-aged woman was treated by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. The initial result was good, but cerebral complications developed within 2 weeks. Examination of the major neck vessels before undertaking treatment leading to a permanent reduction in the blood pressure, is recommended.
D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006977:Hypertension, Renal / Q000601:surgery*; D006978:Hypertension, Renovascular / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000601:surgery*