Migrainous stroke causing thalamic infarction and amnesia during treatment with propranolol

J E Mendizabal; F Greiner; W J Hamilton; J F Rothrock

doi:10.1046/j.1526-4610.1997.3709594.x

Migrainous stroke causing thalamic infarction and amnesia during treatment with propranolol

Headache. 1997 Oct;37(9):594-6. doi: 10.1046/j.1526-4610.1997.3709594.x.

Authors

J E Mendizabal¹, F Greiner, W J Hamilton, J F Rothrock

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurology, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile 36617, USA.

PMID: 9385761
DOI: 10.1046/j.1526-4610.1997.3709594.x

Abstract

We report a case of migraine-associated ischemic stroke causing amnesia, wherein treatment with propranolol may have been contributory. The possible mechanisms involved in migrainous stroke occurring in association with use of propranolol are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / adverse effects*
Adult
Amnesia / etiology*
Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications*
Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology*
Female
Humans
Infarction / etiology*
Male
Middle Aged
Migraine Disorders / complications*
Propranolol / adverse effects*
Thalamus / blood supply*

Substances

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
Propranolol