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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), also known as reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS), is a rare condition in which parts of the brain are affected by swelling, usually as a result of an underlying cause.
Mar 18, 2020 · Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurologic disorder in which a person presents with visual disturbance, seizure, headaches, and altered mentation.
Jun 24, 2022 · PRES is a clinicoradiologic diagnosis that was not discovered until the widespread application of brain imaging modalities such as CT and MRI. PRES often occurs in the context of a hypertensive emergency, in which case PRES is equivalent to “hypertensive encephalopathy.”
May 9, 2024 · Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), also known as reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS), is a neurotoxic state that occurs secondary to the inability of the posterior circulation to autoregulate in response to acute changes in blood pressure.
Jun 7, 2023 · Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) 1,2 is an acute or subacute cerebral syndrome, the main manifestations of which are headache, encephalopathy, seizures, or visual...
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinicoradiological diagnosis that is based on a combination of typical clinical features and risk factors, and supported by magnetic resonance (MR) brain scan findings.
Jun 20, 2012 · Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome [PRES (also known as reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome)] presents with rapid onset of symptoms including headache, seizures, altered consciousness, and visual disturbance (1,2).