The clinical features of 16 cases of stroke associated with administration of IVIg.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
This report characterizes the clinical features of 16 cases of stroke associated with IV immunoglobulin infusions. Fourteen of the strokes occurred within 24 hours of an infusion and 50% of the patients were receiving IV immunoglobulin for the first time. Nine patients had multifocal infarctions. All but one of the patients had stroke risk factors.
Medical subject headings
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
- Stroke