Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndromes (RCVS)
Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndromes (RCVS)
Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndromes (RCVS)
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Pathophysiology of <strong>RCVS</strong><br />
- ‘migrainous vasospasm’<br />
- ‘mechanical’: catheter-induced vasospasm<br />
- ‘angiographic dye’ - bradykinin<br />
- sympathomimetic (ergot, amphetamine, cocaine)<br />
- endothelin-1, nitric oxide, substance P, CGRP<br />
- female reproductive hormones<br />
- serotonin<br />
- calcium