Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS). Severe headache, Seizures, New focal deficits without infarction. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Clinical features
- Severe headache
- Seizures
- New focal deficits without infarction
- Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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Risk factors
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References
- Maas MB, Kwolek CJ, Hirsch JA, Jaff MR, Rordorf GA. Clinical risk predictors for cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome after carotid endarterectomy. JNNP 2013; 84:569-572.
- Adhiyaman V, Alexander S. Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome following carotid endarterectomy. Q J Med 2007; 100:239-244.
- Karapanayiotides T, Meuli R, Devuyst G, et al. Postcarotid endarterectomy hyperperfusion or reperfusion syndrome. Stroke 2005; 36:21-26.
