Arteriospasm: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Arteriospasm

Ergotism

Rapid and complete improvement of arteriospasm was noted within a few hours, confirmed by a further arteriogram. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Google Scholar | Crossref | Medline | ISI Shifrin E., Olschwang D., Perel A., et al : Reversal of ergotamine-induced arteriospasm by mechanical intraarterial dilatation Lancet [doi.org]

PROLONGED ARTERIOSPASM AFTER OVERDOSE OF ORAL ERGOTAMINE TARTRATE IN MIGRAINE. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Arterial Puncture

Arteriospasm 2. Artery damage 3. Discomfort 4. Infection 5. Hematoma 6. Numbness 7. Thrombus formation 8. [quizlet.com]

ABS 6.0 HAZARDS/COMPLICATIONS: 6.1 Hematoma(1,2,7,8) 6.2 Arteriospasm(1,7,8) 6.3 Air or clotted-blood emboli(1-3,7,8) 6.4 Anaphylaxis from local anesthestic(7,8) 6.5 Introduction [rcjournal.com]

Arteriospasm or involuntary contraction of the artery may be prevented simply by helping the patient relax; this can be achieved, for example, by explaining the procedure [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gila Monster Bite

Previous reports have indicated that arteriospasm is a chief cause of morbidity in Gila bites. The patient's pain subsided spontaneously soon after admission. [jamanetwork.com]

Thiopental

Intra-arterial injection causes intense pain and may result in arteriospasm necessitating local use of vasodilators, supplemented, if necessary, by brachial plexus block and [apps.who.int]

Accidental intra-arterial injection can cause arteriospasm and severe pain along the course of the artery with blanching of the arm and fingers. [rxlist.com]

Retained Placental Fragment

[…] organs Cover unexposed body with warm blankets Consider the following pharmacologic options: Methergine 0.2 mg IM As a smooth muscle stimulant, it may cause venospasm or arteriospasm [dartmouth-hitchcock.org]

Peripheral Vasoproliferative Retinopathy

　　hypertensive retinopathy 高血压性视网膜病变　　retinal arteriospasm 视网膜动脉痉挛　　retinal arteriosclerosis 视网膜动脉硬化　　arteriovenous crossing phenomenon 动静脉交叉现象　　Gunn crossing sign 耿氏交叉征 [yingyu.xdf.cn]

[…] hypertensive retinopathy 高血压性视网膜病变　　retinal arteriospasm 视网膜动脉痉挛　　retinal arteriosclerosis 视网膜动脉硬化　　arteriovenous crossing phenomenon 动静脉交叉现象　　Gunn crossing sign 耿氏交叉征 [m.51test.net]

Uterine Subinvolution

Generalized Amyoplasia

Arterionephrosclerosis - see Hypertension, kidney Arteriopathy I77.9 Arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerotic (diffuse) (obliterans) (of) (senile) (with calcification) I70.90 Arteriospasm [icd.codes]

Ergotamine Withdrawal

‘Severe arteriospasm after use of ergotamine tartrate suppositories—report of a case.’ Journal of American Medical Association, 175, 1141–5. [cambridge.org]

‘Prolonged arteriospasm after overdose of oral ergotamine tartrate in migraine.’ British Medical Journal, ii, 552–3. Cran ley, J. J., Krause, R. J., Strasser, E. [cambridge.org]

Peripheral Artery Occlusive Disease

[…] of circulatory system 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code peripheral I73.9 Angiospasm (peripheral) (traumatic) (vessel) I73.9 Angiospastic disease or edema I73.9 Arteriospasm [icd10data.com]

Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis

Furthermore, pavarin infusion into SMA is effective for relieving mesenteric arteriospasm secondary to venous engorgement[ 1 ]. [wjgnet.com]

In cases of secondary mesenteric arteriospasm, pavarin (Northeast Pharmaceutical Group Shenyang No. 1 Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Shenyang, China) was administered continuously [wjgnet.com]

Diabetic Pseudotabes

[…] embolism (esp. in atrial fibrillation) · arteritis / vasculitis: · polyarteritis nodosa · systemic lupus erythematosus · syphilis · tuberculosis · giant cell arteritis · arteriospasm [sinoemedicalassociation.org]

Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Rigidity and Peripheral Neuropathy

The occurrence of arteriospasms may be presented by: 123. The presence of arteriospasms can be monitored using: 124. [fmed.uniba.sk]

Respiratory Alkalosis

[…] surface, with the wrist dorsiflexed at 45° The puncture site should be cleaned with alcohol or iodine (allow the alcohol to dry before puncture, as the alcohol can cause arteriospasm [doi.org]

Exchange Transfusion

Vascular complications-clot or air embolism, arteriospasm of lower limbs, thrombosis and infarction may occur. Monitor lower extremity capillary refill C. [vuneo.org]

Pancreatic Insufficiency - Anemia - Hyperostosis

Open wound of thumbnail with tendon involvement 3738000 VH - Viral hepatitis 3744001 Hyperlipoproteinemia 3745000 Sleep rhythm problem 3747008 EC - Ejection click 3750006 Arteriospasm [build.fhir.org]

Gingival Hematoma

Contacting the maxillary artery can cause pain and produce blanching because of arteriospasm, laceration of vessels in the pterygoid plexus can cause an alarming haematoma [nature.com]

Amaurosis-Hypertrichosis Syndrome

Aphrodisiac Therapy, Aphthous Stomatitis, Apnoea, Appetite Disorder, Aptyalism, Areflexia, Arrhythmia, Arterial Occlusive Disease, Arterial Thrombosis, Arteriopathic Disease, Arteriospasm [bonkersinstitute.org]

Kawasaki Disease

Although the pathogenesis of this complication is not well understood, it likely includes some combination of local peripheral arteritis, arteriospasm, thrombosis peripherally [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Possible pathogenic mechanisms of peripheral gangrene include severe arteritis of digital or other peripheral small arteries; arteriospasm of peripheral small to medium-sized [cmr.asm.org]

Spondylitic Aortitis

Operation, Arterial Disorder, Arterial Injury, Arterial Occlusive Disease, Arterial Stenosis, Arteriopathic Disease, Arteriosclerosis, Arteriosclerosis Coronary Artery, Arteriospasm [bonkersinstitute.org]

Vascular Disease

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Methylergonovine

[…] having adverse event Patients not taking drug not having adverse event Wrong drug administered 424.78 61.90 63 210 2518 3383068 Cyanosis 97.02 61.90 20 253 4966 3380620 Arteriospasm [drugcentral.org]

Intestinal Infarction

[…] enhancement pattern in ischemic segments is attributable mainly to perfusion problems (ie, delayed return of the venous blood with subsequent slowing of the arterial supply or arteriospasm [pubs.rsna.org]

Linear Atrophoderma of Moulin

After IM injection of penicillin (especially procaine and benzathine forms), occasionally the medication enters or irritates an artery, causing arteriospasm that leads to [kundoc.com]

Drug-Induced Cholestatic Hepatitis

[…] diagnosis of, 1960: Nov., 1592 Arteriosclerosis obliterans, diagnosis, 1961: Nov., 1430 Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, early diagnosis in elderly, 1960: Jan., 276 Arteriospasm [kundoc.com]

Trimeprazine

[…] administration of promethazine may produce a transient fall in blood pressure. {01} {13} Intra-arterial administration is not recommended because of the possibility of severe arteriospasm [drugs.com]

Pulmonary Nematodiasis

[…] arteriopalmus arteriopathy arteriophlebotomy arterioplania arterioplasty arteriopressor arteriorenal arteriorrhagia arteriorrhaphy arteriorrhexis arteriosclerosis arteriosclerotic arteriospasm [saildart.org]

Hypoglossia with Situs Inversus

(of) (senile) (with calcification) I70.90 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I70.90 Unspecified atherosclerosis 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Adult Dx (15-124 years) Arteriospasm [icd10data.com]

Local Anesthesia

Contacting the maxillary artery can cause pain and produce blanching because of arteriospasm, laceration of vessels in the pterygoid plexus can cause an alarming haematoma [nature.com]