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Santiago MB, Paz A. Acute Peripheral and/or Cutaneous Ischemic Syndrome: What Rheumatologists Should Know. J Clin Rheumatol 2021; 27:73-79. [PMID: 33315786 DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000001609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT In daily practice, the frequent appearance of limb and/or skin necrosis, which we term "acute peripheral and/or cutaneous ischemic syndrome" (APCIS), can be a manifestation of numerous underlying diseases, or it can sometimes be a clinical phenomenon whose etiology is undefined even after a wide investigation. The mechanisms for the development of APCIS include vessel wall abnormalities (atherosclerosis, vasculitis, and calciphylaxis), embolic processes (infectious endocarditis, atrial myxoma, and cholesterol emboli), local thrombotic injuries (genetic or acquired thrombophilias and heparin- and warfarin-induced ischemia), dysproteinemias (cryoglobulinemia and cryofibrinogenemia), or venous limb gangrene. Here, we report 5 illustrative cases of APCIS with different pathogenetic mechanisms, thereby highlighting some clinical conditions that cause APCIS that may be of special interest for rheumatologists, such as antiphospholipid syndrome, primary and secondary vasculitis, and cryoproteinemias. Furthermore, we describe a large spectrum of other causes of APCIS beyond the scope of rheumatology. Because there are no validated guidelines for APCIS, we tentatively propose an initial diagnostic workup and a therapeutic approach based on full-dose anticoagulation and immunosuppressive therapy.
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- From the Hospital Universitário Professor Edgard Santos
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Mohamedi N, Mirault T, Durivage A, Di Primio M, Khider L, Detriche G, El Batti S, Sapoval M, Messas E, Goudot G. Ergotism with acute limb ischemia, provoked by HIV protease inhibitors interaction with ergotamine, rescued by multisite transluminal balloon angioplasty. JOURNAL DE MÉDECINE VASCULAIRE 2021; 46:13-21. [PMID: 33546816 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdmv.2020.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Acute limb ischemia induced by arterial vasospasm remains an exceptional situation, favoured by the use of arterial vasoconstrictors. The risk of these substances is largely underestimated in the general population, especially with the co-administration of strong cytochrome inhibitors like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors. A 33-year-old woman, who used to take dihydroergotamine for orthostatic hypotension, was prescribed a post-exposure HIV prophylaxis including lopinavir and ritonavir. One day later, she presented an acute bilateral limb ischemia with a sudden pain in both calves, initially while walking and then at rest with bilateral ischemic toes. Angiography confirmed diffuse arterial vasospasm of the lower limb arteries. A first-line therapy with isosorbide dinitrate and amlodipine was ineffective, with rapid clinical worsening. A combination of intra-arterial injections and intra-venous infusions of vasodilators, transluminal balloon angioplasty and bilateral 4-Compartment fasciotomies permitted rapid improvement and finally resulted in both lower limbs rescue. This case and literature review illustrate ergotism due to ergotamine overdose after taking HIV protease inhibitors. It also demonstrates the benefit of an interventional procedure besides medical therapy with vasodilators in severe arterial vasospasm. All along the lower limb arterial tree, transluminal balloon angioplasty restored the blood flow, without vasospasm recurrence. CONCLUSION: In case of ergotism with acute lower limbs ischemia, combining medical vasodilator therapy with interventional procedure can restore the arterial blood flow, thus allowing to save lower limbs.
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- N Mohamedi
- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Interventional radiology department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Vascular surgery department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Interventional radiology department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Vascular medicine, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France.
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A case of ergotism is presented to illustrate the role of duplex ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of this nonatherosclerotic cause of peripheral arterial disease. Historical aspects of ergotism are discussed together with reference to the relative vulnerability of different segments of the arterial circulation. Our case emphasizes the potential for complete reversibility of the vascular changes if recognized early.
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- Claudia A Liegl
- Vascular Laboratory, St Vincent's Clinic, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Vascular Laboratory, St Vincent's Clinic, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Le Besnerais M, Miranda S, Cailleux N, Girszyn N, Marie I, Lévesque H, Benhamou Y. Digital ischemia associated with cancer: results from a cohort study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2014; 93:e47. [PMID: 25170929 PMCID: PMC4616330 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000000047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Digital ischemia associated with cancer (DIAC) is increasing in frequency and recent reports have suggested the concept of paraneoplastic manifestation. The aims of this study were to characterize the clinical presentation of DIAC and identify clinical features that could lead physicians to diagnose underlying cancer.From January 2004 to December 2011, 100 patients were hospitalized in the Department of Internal Medicine at Rouen University Hospital, France for a first episode of DI. Fifteen (15%) exhibited symptomatic or asymptomatic cancer during the year preceding or following vascular episode and constituted the DIAC group. Other patients without cancer made up the digital ischemia (DI) group.Median time between diagnosis of cancer and episode of digital necrosis was 2 months [0.25-9]. Diagnosis of DI and concomitant cancer was made in 7 of the 15 patients, while DI preceded the malignant disorder in 2 cases and followed it in 6 cases. Histological types were adenocarcinoma for 7 (46.7%), squamous cell carcinoma for 4 (26.7%), and lymphoid neoplasia for 3 patients (20%). Six patients (40%) had extensive cancer. Three patients were lost to follow-up and 5 patients died <1 year after diagnosis of cancer. Cancer treatment improved vascular symptoms in 6 patients (40%). Patients with DIAC, compared to patients with DI, were significantly older (56 years [33-79] vs 46 [17-83] P =0.005), and had significantly lower hemoglobin and hematocrit levels (12.7 g/dl vs 13.9 g/dl; P =0.003 and 38% vs 42%; P =0.003, respectively). Patients with DIAC had a higher platelet rate (420 vs 300 G/L P =0.01), and 6 patients with DIAC (40%) had thrombocytosis. There was no difference between groups either in C-reactive protein level (12 mg/L vs 5 mg/L; P =0.08) or regarding cardiovascular risk factors, presence of autoimmunity, or monoclonal protein.This retrospective study suggests that DIAC may be more prevalent than previously reported. Outcomes of the 2 diseases were not strictly chronologically parallel. However, in the majority of cases, treatment of the tumor resolved vascular involvement. Our findings suggest that age >50 years and thrombocytosis should alert physicians to consider a possible occult malignancy when digital necrosis occurs.
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- Maëlle Le Besnerais
- Department of Internal Medicine (MLB, SM, NC, NG, IM, HL, YB), Rouen University Hospital, 1 Rue de Germont and Inserm (National Institute for Health and Medical Research) U1096 (HL, YB), University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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Ergotism: A Change of Persepective. Ann Vasc Surg 2014; 28:265-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2013.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2012] [Revised: 02/18/2013] [Accepted: 02/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Armer TA, Lynch M, Moutvic R, Singer A. Toxicological assessment of dihydroergotamine after chronic inhalation in dogs. Toxicol Pathol 2011; 39:544-52. [PMID: 21411720 DOI: 10.1177/0192623311399786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The objective was to determine the respiratory toxicity of MAP0004, orally inhaled dihydroergotamine (DHE), via inhalation for six months. Forty beagle dogs (twenty females, twenty males) were treated by nose-only inhalation for 182 days. Groups 2 through 5 received MAP0004 (mean doses: 0.045, 0.154, 0.44, 0.825 mg/kg); Group 1 received vehicle only. Groups 1 through 4 received single thirty-minute exposures, whereas Group 5 was exposed twice daily for thirty minutes. Toxicity was assessed from clinical observations, objective evaluations, and clinical and anatomical pathology. Systemic effects were scabbing of ear tips in Groups 3, 4, and 5 and excessive salivation and emesis, observed in Group 5. No changes were observed in the lungs in any dose group. Minimal treatment-related microscopic changes were observed in the respiratory nasal epithelium only in Group 5. No plexiform, vascular media, or fibroproliferative changes in any heart valves were observed in any group. Expected systemic pharmacologic effects were observed only at MAP0004 target doses ≥ 0.224 mg/kg (achieved doses > 0.154 mg/kg), which was more than five times the maximum daily intravenous (IV) human clinical dose of DHE, and more than twenty times the systemic equivalent dose of MAP0004. The no-observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) was the achieved inhaled dose of 0.045 mg/kg, or four times the human clinical dose of MAP0004.
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- Thomas A Armer
- MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mountain View, California 94043, USA.
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Rodríguez de Cossío A, Sánchez RR, Moreno FA. Isquemia periférica tras intoxicación crónica por ergóticos. Neurologia 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2010.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Rahman A, Yildiz M, Dadas E, Donder E, Cihangiroglu M, Eken C, Bozdemir MN. Reversal of ergotamine-induced vasospasm following methylprednisolone. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2010; 46:1074-6. [DOI: 10.1080/15563650802342054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Rodríguez de Cossío A, Rodríguez Sánchez R, Alonso Moreno F. Peripheral ischaemia after chronic ergot poisoning. NEUROLOGÍA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s2173-5808(10)70097-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Musikatavorn K, Suteparuk S. Ergotism unresponsive to multiple therapeutic modalities, including sodium nitroprusside, resulting in limb loss. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2009; 46:157-8. [DOI: 10.1080/15563650701664426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Brancaccio G, Celoria GM, Falco E. Ergotism. J Vasc Surg 2008; 48:754. [PMID: 18727976 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2008] [Revised: 02/12/2008] [Accepted: 02/12/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Wollina U, Hansel G, Gruner M, Schönlebe J, Heinig B, Köstler E. Painful ANA-positive scleroderma-like disease with acral ulcerations: a case of chronic gangrenous ergotism. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2007; 6:148-52. [PMID: 17909173 DOI: 10.1177/1534734607305308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Chronic ergotism is a rare cause of limb ischemia. In this case report, the authors present a 62-year-old woman with history of long-term use of ergotamine alkaloids for the treatment of menstrual pain, who developed a severe painful disease initially misdiagnosed as systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) for 3 decades. She presented with a combination of acral gangrene, foot ulcer, renal obstruction, mild pulmonary fibrosis, and reduced esophageal motility. Right-sided renal obstruction was evident. The condition was extremely painful and had led to muscular contractions and immobility, drug abuse, and anemia. After establishing the diagnosis of chronic gangrenous ergotism, changing drug therapy, mobilization, and treatment of chronic wounds, she showed a remarkable recovery. Eventually the foot ulcer was closed successfully using a mesh graft transplantation, and the patient was able to walk alone. Chronic ergotism is rare but has to be taken into account when presented with painful chronic digital and foot ulcers.
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- Uwe Wollina
- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Academic Teaching Hosputal of the Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
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Johnson MP, Fernandez F, Colson NJ, Griffiths LR. A pharmacogenomic evaluation of migraine therapy. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2007; 8:1821-35. [PMID: 17696786 DOI: 10.1517/14656566.8.12.1821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Migraine is a common idiopathic primary headache disorder with significant mental, physical and social health implications. Accompanying an intense unilateral pulsating head pain other characteristic migraine symptoms include nausea, emesis, phonophobia, photophobia and in approximately 20-30% of migraine cases, neurologic disturbances associated with the aura phase. Although selective serotonin (5-HT) receptor agonists (i.e., 5-HT(1B/1D)) are successful in alleviating migrainous symptoms in < or = 70% of known sufferers, for the remaining 30%, additional migraine abortive medications remain unsuccessful, not tested or yet to be identified. Genetic characterization of the migrainous disorder is making steady progress with an increasing number of genomic susceptibility loci now identified on chromosomes 1q, 4q, 5q, 6p, 11q, 14q, 15q, 17p, 18q, 19p and Xq. The 4q, 5q, 17p and 18q loci involve endophenotypic susceptibility regions for various migrainous symptoms. In an effort to develop individualized pharmacotherapeutics, the identification of these migraine endophenotypic loci may well be the catalyst needed to aid in this goal. In this review the authors discuss the present treatment of migraine, known genomic susceptibility regions and results from migraine (genetic) association studies. The authors also discuss pharmacogenomic considerations for more individualized migraine prophylactic treatments.
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- Matthew P Johnson
- Griffith University, Genomics Research Centre, School of Medical Science, PMB 50 GCMC Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Jeong SY, Lim ES, Shin BS, Seo MW, Kim YH, Kwak HS, Chung GH, Jeong SK. Ergotism with ischemia in all four extremities: a case report. J Clin Neurol 2006; 2:279-82. [PMID: 20396534 PMCID: PMC2854981 DOI: 10.3988/jcn.2006.2.4.279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2006] [Accepted: 10/30/2006] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Here we describe a case of ergotism that presented with ischemia in all four extremities. A 48-year-old man was admitted for pain and weakness in both upper extremities. He had a long history of migraine and had taken 3 mg of ergotamine daily for more than 21 years. Angiography demonstrated vasospasm involving all four extremities, which resolved partially following intra-arterial prostaglandin infusion. Intravenous nitroprusside was administered, and the patient stopped smoking and stopped taking ergotamine in an attempt to counteract the vasospasm. Follow-up computed tomography angiogram revealed that both brachial arteries had normalized. Thus, in this case of ergotism, severe vasospasm in all of the extremities was resolved with appropriate management.
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- Seok-Young Jeong
- Department of Neurology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, South Korea
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Molkara AM, Abou-Zamzam AM, Teruya TH, Bianchi C, Killeen JD. Chronic Ergot Toxicity Presenting with Bilateral External Iliac Artery Dissection and Lower Extremity Rest Pain. Ann Vasc Surg 2006; 20:803-8. [PMID: 17096087 DOI: 10.1007/s10016-006-9133-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Chronic use of ergot alkaloids has been recognized as a rare cause of lower extremity ischemia. Most patients with ergot toxicity present with symptoms of lower extremity claudication. Herein we present a woman with bilateral lower extremity rest pain and a history of chronic ergot use for migraine headaches. Arteriography demonstrated extensive pruning of the distal arterial tree along with bilateral external iliac artery dissections - a finding that is not often associated with young, normotensive patients with chronic ergot toxicity. This patient was treated with endovascular stenting of the dissections along with cessation of ergot. Her symptoms improved markedly, and follow-up arteriography 6 weeks later demonstrated resolution of the iliac dissections along with restoration of nearly normal lower extremity runoff vessels. Discontinuation of ergot-containing products and cessation of tobacco and caffeine use is the cornerstone of therapy in chronic ergot toxicity. The association of ergot toxicity and iliac dissection has not been previously described. Endovascular or surgical interventions may be considered in patients with ergot toxicity for specific indications or those whose symptoms progress despite conservative management.
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- Afshin M Molkara
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA
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Padon A, Ostadian M, Wright C, Pohl J, Crisp D, Easley D. Dihydroergotamine-associated intestinal ischemia in a child with cyclic vomiting syndrome. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2006; 42:573-5. [PMID: 16707983 DOI: 10.1097/01.mpg.0000189355.86161.c8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- Allison Padon
- Department of Pediatrics, Scott and White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, Scott, Sherwood and Brindley Foundation, and The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, Texas 76508, USA
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Ergotamine-induced limb ischemia is an extremely rare case. We present a case of a 64-year-old man, who developed ischemia on the right upper extremity due to long-term use of Ergot for migraine headache. Angiography revealed diffused, smooth, and tapered narrowing of the brachial artery. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous nitroprusside.
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- Man Deuk Kim
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Bundang CHA General Hospital, Pochon CHA University, Kyonggi-do, Korea.
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Ergotism is a rare condition of acute vasospasm found classically in young and middle-aged women taking ergot alkaloid agents to treat migraine headache. We report the case of a young man with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positivity and describe the drug interaction between protease inhibitors and ergot alkaloid agents, which most likely predisposed to development of ergot toxicity. The HIV-positive population receiving antiviral therapy may be an under-recognized group at risk for ergotism through decreased hepatic metabolism of ergot preparations.
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- Zachary K Baldwin
- Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente-Oakland, 280 W MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
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