Vol 13, No 1-2 (2011)
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Intracerebral haemorrhage after amphetamine use
Katarzyna Kępczyńska, Aleksandra Podlecka-Piętowska, Beata Zakrzewska-Pniewska
Udar Mózgu. Problemy Interdyscyplinarne 2011;13(1-2):18-21.
Vol 13, No 1-2 (2011)
Prace kazuistyczne
Published online: 2012-06-11
Abstract
Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) is one of the most devastatingforms of stroke. It is characterized by a severe clinical course
and high mortality (60%). The most common etiological risk factors are: hypertension and vascular malformation.
Amphetamine-like stimulants abuse can be also considered as a cause of intracranial haemorrhage. Young people seem to
be the main group at risk.
In this study we present a young female with ICH subsequent to amphetamine intake. The patient underwent brain
computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and angiography. Basing on performed examinations we excluded
vascular malformation and brain tumor. Therefore we suspect that the ICH in our patient may be attributed to the effect of
amphetamine alone. In this case the outcome proved to be successful. Medical treatment and physical rehabilitation had
positive influence on functional status of patient.
Abstract
Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) is one of the most devastatingforms of stroke. It is characterized by a severe clinical course
and high mortality (60%). The most common etiological risk factors are: hypertension and vascular malformation.
Amphetamine-like stimulants abuse can be also considered as a cause of intracranial haemorrhage. Young people seem to
be the main group at risk.
In this study we present a young female with ICH subsequent to amphetamine intake. The patient underwent brain
computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and angiography. Basing on performed examinations we excluded
vascular malformation and brain tumor. Therefore we suspect that the ICH in our patient may be attributed to the effect of
amphetamine alone. In this case the outcome proved to be successful. Medical treatment and physical rehabilitation had
positive influence on functional status of patient.
Keywords
intracerebral haemorrhage; amphetamine
Title
Intracerebral haemorrhage after amphetamine use
Journal
Interdisciplinary Problems of Stroke
Issue
Vol 13, No 1-2 (2011)
Pages
18-21
Published online
2012-06-11
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Bibliographic record
Udar Mózgu. Problemy Interdyscyplinarne 2011;13(1-2):18-21.
Keywords
intracerebral haemorrhage
amphetamine
Authors
Katarzyna Kępczyńska
Aleksandra Podlecka-Piętowska
Beata Zakrzewska-Pniewska