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Severe peripheral arteriospasm following oxytocin administration.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|September 1, 1986
Summary
Oxytocin can cause dangerous arteriospasm, leading to limb gangrene. Prompt treatment with anticoagulation and vasodilatation effectively reversed the condition and relieved symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Oxytocin is a medication commonly used in obstetrics.
- Oxytocin can cause serious adverse effects, including vascular complications.
- Arteriospasm is a sudden constriction of arteries, potentially leading to ischemia.