Paradoxical Consequence of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Misuse

Pektezel M. Y., BAS D. F., TOPÇUOĞLU M. A., ARSAVA E. M.

JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES, cilt.24, sa.1, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 24 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2014.08.010
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Human chorionic gonadotropin, ischemic stroke, patent foramen ovale, paradoxical embolism, PATENT FORAMEN OVALE
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is commonly misused as a weight reducing or performance enhancing agent but is associated with increased risk of thromboembolic events. A 29-year-old female with a history of obesity was admitted to our center with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke. Etiologic workup revealed a large patent foramen ovale and history of recent use of hCG as part of a weight loss regimen. This report highlights the potential complications of hCG therapy, particularly when used for unapproved indications and without medical supervision.