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ArticleClinical case reports2024

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome due to nonadherence to antihypertensive treatment: A case report from Nepal.

K C Priyanka, Ayush Anand, Salman Haidar Husain, Urza Bhattarai, Sanjib Kumar Sharma

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Article in Clinical case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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K C PriyankaDepartment of Internal Medicine B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan Nepal.
Ayush AnandB. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0279-4636
Salman Haidar HusainB. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5679-8088
Urza BhattaraiDepartment of Internal Medicine B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5895-1405
Sanjib Kumar SharmaDepartment of Internal Medicine B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8392-8028
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences · NP

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Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome may occur secondary to abrupt cessation of antihypertensive therapy. A gradual reduction in blood pressure and counseling regarding medication adherence are crucial to prevent adverse consequences. Abstract: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a reversible clinical radiographic syndrome with headache, hypertensive encephalopathy, seizures, and visual disturbances as common modes of presentation. PRES can be attributed to several risk factors. We reported the case of a 66-year-old Asian female with PRES following nonadherence to antihypertensive treatment. Initially, her computed tomography scan of the head was normal. After 48 h, we again ordered a head CT scan, which showed lesions suggestive of hypertensive encephalopathy. We immediately reduced 20%-25% of mean arterial pressure, followed by a gradual blood pressure lowering to avoid adverse consequences. We did a follow-up CT scan of the head at 2 weeks, showing the resolution of early lesions. Hence, we made a diagnosis of PRES. In these patients, it is crucial to ensure medication adherence to avoid complications.

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