Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:RCVS
gptkbp:affects cerebral arteries
gptkbp:age middle-aged adults
gptkbp:cause stroke
seizures
focal neurological deficits
gptkbp:characterizedBy recurrent thunderclap headaches
reversible segmental vasoconstriction of cerebral arteries
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:CT_scan
MRI
cerebral angiography
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis migraine
cerebral venous thrombosis
subarachnoid hemorrhage
primary angiitis of the central nervous system
gptkbp:duration usually resolves within 3 months
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1988
gptkbp:gender more common in women
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code I67.84
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:prognosis usually favorable
gptkbp:riskFactor hypertension
migraine
preeclampsia
postpartum state
vasoactive drug use
gptkbp:symptom nausea
vomiting
photophobia
visual disturbances
sudden severe headache
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
calcium channel blockers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RCVS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7