PubMed · 1989 · 65 citations · 0 references
MedicineMaternal HealthObstetricsMaternal-fetal MedicineObstetric HemorrhagePostpartum Hemorrhage ManagementHypertensive DisordersIntrapartum HemorrhageMaternal Medical Complications In PregnancyPostpartum HemorrhagePregnancyPregnancy-induced HypertensionDifferential Diagnosis CriteriaIntracerebral Hemorrhage CareMaternal Cardiovascular ComplicationsMaternal Substance UseNeurologic Disorders In PregnancyPregnancy-associated Intracranial HypertensionPrenatal Substance ExposureStimulant Use In Pregnancy
An increase in cocaine abuse by pregnant women has been associated with a range of maternal/fetal cardiovascular complications. Intracerebral hemorrhage has been reported as a cocaine-related complication, but has not previously been associated with pregnancy. We report a case of cocaine-associated intracerebral hemorrhage in the postpartum period which complicated the differential diagnosis and management of hypertension and seizures.