TY - JOUR
T1 - The pathophysiologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome during pregnancy
AU - Makouei, Mahsa
AU - Hartup, Lindsay Anne
AU - Neuhoff, Barbara Kate
AU - Boyd, Angela Rodriguez
AU - Daftaribesheli, Laleh
AU - Mirmoeeni, Seyyedmohammadsadeq
AU - Azari Jafari, Amirhossein
AU - Godoy, Daniel Agustin
AU - Seifi, Ali
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological condition with a wide range of symptoms, including visual disturbances, headache, vomiting, seizures, and altered consciousness. This review describes the pathophysiology of PRES, as well as the clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic intervention during pregnancy. The gold standard for diagnosis of PRES is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), helping to differentiate it from other similar conditions. The aim of this paper is to review the principal aspects of PRES, general care, blood pressure control, and seizures prevention while avoiding potential injuries to the mother and fetus in the event of pregnancy. We concluded that PRES can be effectively treated and reversed if prompt diagnostic action is made, and adequate care is initiated.
AB - Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological condition with a wide range of symptoms, including visual disturbances, headache, vomiting, seizures, and altered consciousness. This review describes the pathophysiology of PRES, as well as the clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic intervention during pregnancy. The gold standard for diagnosis of PRES is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), helping to differentiate it from other similar conditions. The aim of this paper is to review the principal aspects of PRES, general care, blood pressure control, and seizures prevention while avoiding potential injuries to the mother and fetus in the event of pregnancy. We concluded that PRES can be effectively treated and reversed if prompt diagnostic action is made, and adequate care is initiated.
KW - MRI
KW - PRES
KW - Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
KW - hypertension
KW - neuroimaging
KW - pregnancy
KW - treatment
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U2 - 10.1080/14767058.2021.2001454
DO - 10.1080/14767058.2021.2001454
M3 - Review article
C2 - 34879767
AN - SCOPUS:85121397225
SN - 1476-7058
VL - 35
SP - 8735
EP - 8743
JO - Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
JF - Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
IS - 25
ER -