A case of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in the setting of post-partum preeclampsia with suppressed plasma aldosterone levels and plasma renin activity

A case of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in the setting of post-partum preeclampsia with suppressed plasma aldosterone levels and plasma renin activity

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is characterized by headache, altered mental status, visual loss, and seizures. PRES is associated with neuroradiological findings: white matter abnormalities, predominantly in the parieto-occipital regions of the brain. PRES has been described in...

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Main Authors: Aurelio Negro, Rosaria Santi, Chiara Grasselli, Simona Davoli, Franco Perazzoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
preeclampsia, reversible encephalopathy, hypertension, magnetic nuclear resonance, aldosterone, plasma renin activity.
Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/80

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