We describe two patients with post‐partum cerebral angiopathy. (Case 1) A 24‐year‐old patient developed vaginal bleeding 1 day post‐partum. She received blood transfusion and ergometrine. Four days later she experienced severe occipital headache, loss of vision and generalized seizures. An MRI showed right occipital lesion. She was treated with phenytoin and prednisone. Her vision returned to normal within 2 days. Cerebral angiography showed multiple segmental narrowing; 6 h later severe occipital headache and cortical blindness recurred. She was treated with nimodipine and prednisone with complete recovery in 10 days. (Case 2) On the 7th post‐partum day a 24‐year‐old patient was given ergometrine. One day later she developed severe headache and hypertension, followed by drowsiness, right hemiplegia and aphasia. A left frontal hematoma was seen on the CT scan. Cerebral angiography showed multiple segemental narrowing. Resolution of this angiography was confirmed on follow‐up angiography. Post‐partum cerebral angiopathy is a rare complication of a normal pregnancy. It may present as an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. The transience of this severe complication and its association with the administration of drugs with strong vasoconstrictive properties suggest and etiological relationship. Other factors and the exact mechanism are unclear.
have made it possible to crunch large amounts of numeric data into visual images that are easy for the human brain to understand. The sources of data are multiple and include recorded spontaneous or evoked cerebral electrical activity (EEG and evoked potentials), recorded minute magnetic fields from the surface of the brain (MEG, or magneto-encephalogram), received signals that are emitted from protons within the brain in response to radio-frequency stimulation (MRI and fMRI), and energy generated by annihilation of positrons contained in special radiopharmaceuticals that are delivered to the entire brain or targeted to specific areas (PET), etc. Sophisticated computer algorithms have made it possible to localize such sources with precision and to display them as maps or images. The subject of the book is, therefore, a multidisciplinary look at the functions of the brain through diverse techniques unified by their ability to produce a visual end product.The book contains over 140 articles contributed by nearly triple that number of authors. Titles range from "Event-related potentials in alternation of perceived images in binocular rivalry" to "Topographical analysis of CNV during listening to background music: rock vs. classic." Articles are grouped under 15 headings covering basic areas, such as source localization and visual information processing, or applied areas such as epilepsy, psychiatric and neurological disorders.Proceedings are usually prepared in a hurry, with less emphasis on the quality of the print. The publisher has done an exceptional job in the quality of the print and image reproduction.The subject is sophisticated and can be of interest to subspecialists in neurosciences, such as neurophysiologists, neuroradiologists and neuropsychologists, especially those involved in research. Considering the limited audience, the book price is not unreasonable. It should be a useful reference for researchers on the subject.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.