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22-12-2023 | Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome | Case report

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: a rare cause of seizures following non-transplant cardiac surgery

Authors: Rajesh Kumaar, Lalit Kapoor, Gobinda Pramanick, Pradeep Narayan

Published in: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | Issue 3/2024

Abstract

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is rarely reported as a cause for seizures following cardiac surgery. PRES in non-transplant cardiac surgery may reflect under-diagnosis and under-reporting. While the condition is reversible, a delay in diagnosis can lead to irreversible brain injury. We describe a case of PRES that occurred after aortic valve replacement with concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting.

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Title: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: a rare cause of seizures following non-transplant cardiac surgery
Authors: Rajesh Kumaar
Lalit Kapoor
Gobinda Pramanick
Pradeep Narayan
Publication date: 22-12-2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Keywords: Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
Heart Surgery
Heart Surgery
CABG
CABG
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Published in: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery / Issue 3/2024
Print ISSN: 0970-9134
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7723
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12055-023-01651-z

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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: a rare cause of seizures following non-transplant cardiac surgery

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