Ergotamine-induced upper extremity ischemia: a case report.
Ergotamine-induced limb ischemia is an extremely rare case. We present a case of a 64-year-old man, who developed ischemia on the right upper extremity due to long-term use of Ergot for migraine headache. Angiography revealed diffused, smooth, and tapered narrowing of the brachial artery. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous nitroprusside.
Kim
Man Deuk
MD
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Bundang CHA General Hospital, Pochon CHA University, Kyonggi-do, Korea. mdkim@cha.ac.kr
Lee
Gun
G
Shin
Sung Wook
SW
D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004878:Ergotamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007511:Ischemia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D009599:Nitroprusside / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011859:Radiography
D009599:Nitroprusside; D004878:Ergotamine