A CASE REPORT LANCE - ADAMS SYNDROME FOLLOWING A RESUCITATED SUCCESSFULLY CIRCULATORY STOP

Thị Thu Hà Bùi1,, Huy Ngọc Nguyễn1, Hồng Quân Nguyễn1
1 Phu Tho Provincial General Hospital

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Abstract

Chronic post-hypoxic myoclonus, also known as Lance-Adams syndrome, is a rare condition that presents with prolonged muscle jerks. It is typically observed in patients who have been successfully resuscitated following cardiac arrest, during the post-recovery period. In our patient, the diagnosis of Lance-Adams syndrome was made, and treatment with clonazepam and valproate was found to be effective and produced a rapid response. This case report aims to provide clinicians with additional experience in managing this rare disorder.

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