Asymmetric cerebral edema presenting with severe neurologic impairment and seizures after cardiac and thoracic interventions

A syndrome of focal neurologic deficits with characteristic imaging features, acute encephalopathy, and seizures after cardiac and thoracic interventions has been previously briefly reported in the literature. In a retrospective observational study, we aim to identify the prevalence and characteristics of this syndrome, in addition to discussing the possible underlying pathophysiology.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 15, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Ibrahim Migdady, Alexander Rae-Grant Source Type: research