Cor Vasa 2002, 43(3):139-142
Neurogenic hypertension-current therapeutic options
- 1 Neurochirurgická klinika 1. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy, Institut pro další vzdělávání pracovníků ve zdravotnictví a Ústřední vojenská nemocnice
- 2 Radiodiagnostické oddělení, Ústřední vojenská nemocnice, Praha, Česká republika
Neurogenic hypertension is an often discussed topic. The aim of this article is not to explain the concept of neurogenic hypertension, but to show how to handle diagnostic and surgical problems associated with neurogenic hypertension. The current state of preparation for routine surgery for neurogenic hypertension is described. Our experience with surgery in the posterior fossa for functional disorders as well as for oncological and vascular reasons enables us to think about the risks to be faced when establishing surgery for neurogenic hypertension. The pathophysiology of neurogenic hypertension as well as the surgical approach to this disease are presented.
Keywords: Neurogenic hypertension; Diagnostics; Surgical approach; Therapeutic options
Published: March 1, 2002 Show citation