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Published in: Clinical Neuroradiology 2/2013

01-06-2013 | Correspondence

Neurointerventional Treatment of Amphetamine-Induced Acute Occlusion of the Middle Cerebral Artery by Intracranial Balloon Angioplasty

Authors: B. Loewenhardt, M. Bernhard, MD, A. Pierskalla, T. Neumann-Haefelin, E. Hofmann

Published in: Clinical Neuroradiology | Issue 2/2013

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It is well known that continuous use or high doses of sympathomimetic amines (e.g. amphetamines) can increase blood pressure, cause intracranial bleeding or induce cerebral vasculitis, in rare cases resulting in an ischemic attack owing to inflammation associated with vascular stenosis [1‐4]. Such complications are also known to be associated with abuse of cocaine, which is often spiked with amphetamines [2‐4]. Pathophysiologically, it is likely that vasoconstriction is initially triggered by the sympathomimetic drugs [5]. Cerebral ischemia and the resulting neurological consequences affect the quality of life of these patients to a considerable degree. Interventions to master the underlying vascular problems are therefore of both medical and socioeconomic interest. …
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Metadata
Title
Neurointerventional Treatment of Amphetamine-Induced Acute Occlusion of the Middle Cerebral Artery by Intracranial Balloon Angioplasty
Authors
B. Loewenhardt
M. Bernhard, MD
A. Pierskalla
T. Neumann-Haefelin
E. Hofmann
Publication date
01-06-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Clinical Neuroradiology / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1869-1439
Electronic ISSN: 1869-1447
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00062-011-0122-1

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