2.Ergotamine-Induced Upper Extremity Ischemia: A Case Report.
Man Deuk KIM ; Gun LEE ; Sung Wook SHIN
Korean Journal of Radiology 2005;6(2):130-132
Ergotamine-induced limb ischemia is an extremely rare case. We present a case of a 64-year-old man, who developed ischemia on the right upper extremity due to long-term use of Ergot for migraine headache. Angiography revealed diffused, smooth, and tapered narrowing of the brachial artery. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous nitroprusside.
Arm/*blood supply
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*Brachial Artery/radiography
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Ergotamine/*adverse effects
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Humans
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Ischemia/*chemically induced/drug therapy/radiography
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Migraine/drug therapy
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Nitroprusside/administration & dosage