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Chorea Gravidarum

A rare movement disorder developed during PREGNANCY, characterized by involuntary jerky motion (CHOREA) and inability to maintain stable position of body parts (ATHETOSIS). RHEUMATIC FEVER and collagen vascular disorders are frequently associated with this disease. Chorea may vary from mild to severe and occurs in approximately 1 per 2,000 to 3,000 pregnancies. (From Md Med J 1997 Sep;46(8):436-9)
Also Known As:
Chorea Gravidarums; Chorea, Pregnancy Induced; Choreas, Pregnancy-Induced; Choreoathetoses, Pregnancy-Associated; Choreoathetosis, Pregnancy Associated; Gravidarum, Chorea; Pregnancy-Associated Choreoathetoses; Pregnancy-Associated Choreoathetosis; Pregnancy-Induced Chorea; Pregnancy-Induced Choreas; Chorea, Pregnancy-Induced; Choreoathetosis, Pregnancy-Associated
Networked: 21 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Hyperkinesis
2. Chorea (Rheumatic Chorea)
3. Livedo Reticularis
4. Intracranial Hemorrhages (Intracranial Hemorrhage)
5. Autonomic Dysreflexia

Experts

1. Berlit, Peter: 1 article (01/2017)
2. Kraemer, Markus: 1 article (01/2017)
3. Platzen, Jens: 1 article (01/2017)
4. Camargos, Sarah T: 1 article (06/2012)
5. Cardoso, Francisco: 1 article (06/2012)
6. Cunningham, Mauro C: 1 article (06/2012)
7. Fonseca, Patricia G: 1 article (06/2012)
8. Maia, Débora P: 1 article (06/2012)
9. Pfannes, Cláudia: 1 article (06/2012)
10. Aygun, E: 1 article (11/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Chorea Gravidarum:
1. Contraceptive Agents (Contraceptives)IBA
2. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)FDA Link
3. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)FDA Link
4. Reserpine (Serpasil)FDA Link
5. Oral ContraceptivesIBA
6. Antiphospholipid AntibodiesIBA
7. Haloperidol (Haldol)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Estrogens (Estrogen)FDA Link
9. Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor (Lupus Anticoagulant)IBA
10. Promazine (Promazine Hydrochloride)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Nursing Care
3. Contraception (Birth Control)