Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: Current and future perspectives

Shih Pin Chen; Jong Ling Fuh; Shuu Jiun Wang

doi:10.1586/ern.11.112

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: Current and future perspectives

Shih Pin Chen, Jong Ling Fuh, Shuu Jiun Wang^*

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Abstract

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndromes (RCVS) are characterized by recurrent acute severe headaches, namely thunderclap headaches, and multifocal segmental vasoconstrictions. Interest has arisen in the definitions, clinical presentations, differential diagnoses, risk factors and complications of RCVS. This article will comprehensively review the milestone monographs and the latest research work addressing these issues. Studies that have focused on the relationship between RCVS and thunderclap headache will be detailed. We will also discuss research on the enigmatic pathophysiology and potential therapeutic approaches. Up-to-date information and challenges, undergoing studies and future research directions will be deeply probed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1265-1276
Number of pages	12
Journal	Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics
Volume	11
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1586/ern.11.112
State	Published - Sep 2011

Keywords

posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndromes
thunderclap headache

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