Intravenous amantadine in percheron artery syndrome: Three cases Percheron Arter Sendromu'nda İntravenöz Amantadin: Üç Olgu

Sarı Ü., Kısabay A., Boyacı R., Oktan B., Ovalı G. Y., TARHAN S., ...More

Journal of Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Medicine, vol.6, no.3, pp.104-110, 2015 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/dcbybd.2015.697
  • Journal Name: Journal of Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.104-110
  • Keywords: Percheron's artery, ischemic stroke, cranial magnetic resonance, cranial magnetic resonance angiography, amantadine, N-methyl-D-Aspartate
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Percheron artery syndrome is characterized by infarction at the paramedian nucleus of the thalamus and mesencephalon. Its classical triad comprises altered mental status with various clinical findings ranging from confusion to coma, restricted vertical gaze, and impaired memory. In this study, three cases of occlusion of the Percheron’s artery were presented along with their clinical and magnetic resonance findings. Their treatment additionally included infusion of amantadine, and its positive effect on the prognosis was assessed.