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 ; *Brachial Artery/radiography ; Ergotamine/*adverse effects ; Humans ; Infusions, Intravenous ; Ischemia/*chemically induced/drug therapy/radiography ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Migraine/drug therapy ; Nitroprusside/administration & dosage