Management of rheumatic chorea -: An observational study

被引：18

作者：

Araújo, APDC ^{[1
]}

Pádua, PAB ^{[1
]}

Maia, HS ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Fed Rio de Janeiro, IPPMG, Serv Neurol, Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

来源：

ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA | 2002年 / 60卷 / 2A期

关键词：

chorea; rheumatic fever; therapy; prognosis;

D O I：

10.1590/S0004-282X2002000200008

中图分类号：

Q189 [神经科学];

学科分类号：

071006 ;

摘要：

Background: Rheumatic chorea (RC) has recently been linked to an antibody-mediated immune mechanism. Objective/Method: To verify if this knowledge reflected in management changes we conceived a descriptive study. Results: The medical charts of 20 children (13 females) aged 6 to 12 years (mean 8 years), diagnosed as RC from June 1996 to June 1999, were reviewed. All patients received some medical treatment. Haloperidol was the most prescribed medication (15 patients - 75%). Sulpiride, diazepam and valproate were also used as symptomatic treatment. Imune-modulating therapy with prednisone was prescribed for seven children. The shortest course of chorea (16 days) occurred in a patient treated with prednisone, Conclusion: Prednisone has been prescribed for rheumatic chorea besides the traditional symptomatic approach. A great variety of antichoreic drugs are being employed.

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页码：231 / 233

页数：3

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