Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: a variant of hypertensive encephalopathy.
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a recently described variant of hypertensive encephalopathy characterized by headache, visual disturbances and altered mental function. Its causes are diverse and in contrast to hypertensive encephalopathy, it can develop without significant elevation of blood pressure. This syndrome is mostly reversible when correctly managed; however, failure to recognize it can lead to cerebral infarction and death.
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Department of Cardiology, University of Virginia, 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908 USA. ayoubmirza@gmail.com
D000328:Adult; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006974:Hypertension, Malignant / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D020343:Hypertensive Encephalopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013577:Syndrome