Transient severe hypertension following alcohol withdrawal convulsions.

Kennedy, P. G. and Moxham, J. (1980) Transient severe hypertension following alcohol withdrawal convulsions. Postgraduate Medical Journal, 56(654), pp. 252-253. (doi: 10.1136/pgmj.56.654.252)

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Abstract

A case of transient severe hypertension following alcohol withdrawal convulsions is described. In the absence of other recognized causes of hypertension it was concluded that the hypertension was caused directly by the convulsions themselves.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kennedy, Professor Peter
Authors: Kennedy, P. G., and Moxham, J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Postgraduate Medical Journal
Journal Abbr.:Postgrad. Med.Jj.
Publisher:BMJ Publishing Group
ISSN:0032-5473
ISSN (Online):1469-0756

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