Recurrent Acute Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema after Uncontrolled Seizures

Acute pulmonary edema following significant injury to the central nervous system is known as neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE). Commonly seen after significant neurological trauma, NPE has also been described after seizure. While many pathogenic theories have been proposed, the exact mechanism remain...

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Main Authors: Daniel C. Sacher, Erika J. Yoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pulmonology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3483282