Innehållsförteckning
Vad innebär Vasospasm?
Vidare drabbas kvinnor generellt oftare av vasospasm, det vill säga kramp i blodkärlen. Det kan yttra sig som migrän eller Raynauds fenomen, ”vita fingrar” som beror på nedsatt blodflöde eller tillfälliga kramper i fingrarnas blodkärl. Småkärlssjuka kan vara ett exempel på att detta även kan uppstå i hjärtat.
Hur behandlar man TIA?
Behandling vid TIA Upptäcks något av detta, kan du få behandling för förmaksflimmer eller göra en halskärlsoperation för att förhindra en ny TIA. Du kan också få förebyggande läkemedelsbehandling, som till exempel kan bestå av: blodförtunnande läkemedel. blodfettssänkande läkemedel.
What is a vasospasm?
Overview A vasospasm is the narrowing of the arteries caused by a persistent contraction of the blood vessels, which is known as vasoconstriction. This narrowing can reduce blood flow. Vasospasms can affect any area of the body including the brain (cerebral vasospasm) and the coronary artery (coronary artery vasospasm).
Can a vasospasm affect the brain?
Vasospasms can affect any area of the body including the brain (cerebral vasospasm) and the coronary artery (coronary artery vasospasm). When the vasospasm occurs in the brain, it is often due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage after a cerebral aneurysm has ruptured. Symptoms of a vasospasm can vary depending on the area of the body affected.
How are vasospasms diagnosed in patients with rynaud’s phenomenon?
Patients with Rynaud’s Phenomenon are also at an increased risk of developing vasospasms in the toes or fingers. Diagnosis of a vasospasm usually begins with a physical exam and a review of the patient’s medical history and symptoms.
What are the signs and symptoms of vasospasm?
The following are the most common presentations depending on the location of vasospasm. Cerebral vasospasm. Weakness on one side of the body. Confusion. Difficulty speaking. Vision problems. Difficulty walking. A severe headache of unknown cause.