Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome following carotid artery revascularization. Issue 1 (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vacca, Vincent M.; Thomas, Sarah Beth
• Is Part Of: Nursing ... critical care. Volume 12:Issue 1(2017:Jan.)
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: carotid artery revascularization -- carotid artery stenting -- carotid endarterectomy -- cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome -- Doppler ultrasound -- intracerebral hemorrhage; Intensive care nursing -- Periodicals; Intensive care nursing -- United States -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; 616.028
• DOI: 10.1097/01.CCN.0000508627.62657.ea
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-447X

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) is a complication that follows carotid artery revascularization by either carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting. CHS typically presents with a triad of signs and symptoms including throbbing headache; focal neurologic deficits such as unilateral paresis, visual disturbance, or dysarthria; and seizures. Because CHS can result in significant morbidity and mortality, anticipation, early recognition, and aggressive management are essential to prevent disastrous complications such as intracerebral hemorrhage.1 Abstract : Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) is a complication that follows carotid artery revascularization by either carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting. Anticipation, early recognition, and aggressive management of CHS are essential to prevent disastrous complications.