Transient neurologic events associated with intraarterial papaverine infusion for subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced vasospasm

J M Mathis; A DeNardo; M E Jensen; J Scott; J E Dion

Transient neurologic events associated with intraarterial papaverine infusion for subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced vasospasm

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 1994 Oct;15(9):1671-4.

Authors

J M Mathis¹, A DeNardo, M E Jensen, J Scott, J E Dion

Affiliation

¹ Division of Neuroradiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908.

PMID: 7847211
PMCID: PMC8333717

Abstract

This report describes three patients who experienced transient neurologic events associated with intraarterial papaverine infusion in the vertebrobasilar system. Two of these involved respiratory depression and underscore the need for careful monitoring and, when required, cardiopulmonary support.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Cerebral Angiography / drug effects
Female
Humans
Infusions, Intra-Arterial
Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery
Ischemic Attack, Transient / chemically induced*
Ischemic Attack, Transient / diagnostic imaging
Ischemic Attack, Transient / drug therapy*
Middle Aged
Papaverine / administration & dosage
Papaverine / adverse effects*
Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / drug therapy*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / drug therapy

Substances

Papaverine