Massive intracerebral hemorrhage complicating cardiac catheterization with ergonovine administration.
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Massive intracerebral hemorrhage is reported as a complication of cardiac catheterization with ergonovine administration. Possible mechanisms relating stroke to cardiac catheterization are reviewed. Patients who suffer neurologic deterioration after this procedure require prompt evaluation including computed tomography.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Stroke
دوره 15 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984