Tacrolimus-induced Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome after Heart Transplant: Case Report

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We describe the case of a patient with recurrent severe headache that occurred after heart transplant surgery. She was diagnosed reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) since typical imaging seen through brain contrast computed tomography. Tacrolimus, an immunosuppressant, suspected as cause RCVS. The treatment switched to cyclosporine, which there rapid improvement her symptoms. This highlights importance immediate diagnosis switch immunosuppressants relieve symptoms and prevent progression neurological dysfunction.

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عنوان ژورنال: Cardiology

سال: 2022

ISSN: ['2476-230X']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33140/coa.07.03.02