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Worsening of Previous Vasospasm after Sertraline Ingestion: A Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome Spectrum?

Submission:December 7, 2021; Published: December 22, 2021

DOI: 10.31031/AICS.2021.03.000560

ISSN 2639-0531
Volume3 Issue2

Abstract

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is an important vascular disease. It is characterized by diffuse segmental constriction of cerebral arteries. It has different etiologies, including medications. We present a case report of a young, previously asymptomatic patient; with a mild vasospasm secondary to a resection of a sphenoid frontotemporal meningioma that had a stroke-like episode following sertraline ingestion due to the potential worsening of a previous vasospasm. Correlating it with a possible spectrum of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, it was successfully treated with intra-arterial and intravenous Milrinone and oral Verapamil.

Keywords: Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; Tumor resection

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