Abstract WP140: Odds of Pregnancy-related Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome with Pre-Eclampsia or Eclampsia: A Case-Control Study

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Authors: Srinath Ramaswamy, Noora Haghighi, Whitney A. Booker, Malamo E. Countouris, Joshua Zebadiah Willey, Randolph S. Marshall, Eliza C. Miller
DOI: 10.1161/str.57.suppl_1.wp140
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Abstract

Introduction: Pregnancy-related reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is associated with high rates of intracerebral complications and is an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Case reports suggest pre-eclampsia and eclampsia (PEC) as possible mediators of RCVS; however, data are limited to confirm and quantify this association. We estimated the odds of RCVS in pregnancy and postpartum state associated with PEC, and determined the proportion of pregnancy-related RCVS attributable to PEC. Hypotheses: 1) Among pregnant and postpartum (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neurological Complications and Syndromes Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Stroke
Volume
57
Issue
Suppl_1
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN