Endovascular treatment of vasospasm.
Angioplasty has become an important tool in the treatment of symptomatic vasospasm. The recent advent of intra-arterial papaverine infusion for the treatment of vasospasm serves to complement angioplasty. The use of these techniques in the treatment of symptomatic vasospasm is discussed.
Eskridge
J M
JM
Department of Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.
Newell
D W
DW
Winn
H R
HR
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010208:Papaverine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D010208:Papaverine