valproic acid has been researched along with Acute Rheumatic Fever in 5 studies
Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Sydenham's chorea is a symptom of rheumatic fever and results from an autoimmune attack on the CNS." | 2.39 | Neuropsychiatric aspects of Sydenham's chorea: a comprehensive review. ( Moore, DP, 1996) |
| "Sydenham's chorea is the most common acquired cause of chorea in the third world." | 1.46 | [Exceptionally good response to sodium valproate in patients with recurrent Sydenham's chorea]. ( Belahsen, MF; Bouchal, S; Ouali, O, 2017) |
| "A case of rheumatic chorea occurring in a 3 4/12-year-old boy is reported." | 1.35 | Youngest patient with Sydenham's chorea: a case report. ( Premkumar, S; Ramanan, PV; Ramnath, B, 2009) |
| "Valproic acid and pimozide were then successively prescribed because of the chorea." | 1.32 | [A child with peculiar movements: Sydenham chorea]. ( Koehler, PJ; Munts, AG; Wennekes, MJ, 2003) |
| "We treated 15 children with Sydenham's chorea with sodium valproate at a dose of 15 to 20 mg/kg/d." | 1.28 | Effectiveness of sodium valproate in the treatment of Sydenham's chorea. ( al-Saleh, Q; Daoud, AS; Shakir, R; Zaki, M, 1990) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 2 (40.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 2 (40.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (20.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Bouchal, S | 1 |
| Ouali, O | 1 |
| Belahsen, MF | 1 |
| Ramanan, PV | 1 |
| Premkumar, S | 1 |
| Ramnath, B | 1 |
| Munts, AG | 1 |
| Wennekes, MJ | 1 |
| Koehler, PJ | 1 |
| Moore, DP | 1 |
| Daoud, AS | 1 |
| Zaki, M | 1 |
| Shakir, R | 1 |
| al-Saleh, Q | 1 |
1 review available for valproic acid and Acute Rheumatic Fever
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Neuropsychiatric aspects of Sydenham's chorea: a comprehensive review.
Topics: Adult; Autoimmune Diseases; Chorea; Comorbidity; Haloperidol; Humans; Mental Disorders; Obsessive-Co | 1996 |
4 other studies available for valproic acid and Acute Rheumatic Fever
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Exceptionally good response to sodium valproate in patients with recurrent Sydenham's chorea].
Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Chorea; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Haloperidol; Humans; Recurrence; Rhe | 2017 |
Youngest patient with Sydenham's chorea: a case report.
Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antimanic Agents; Child, Preschool; Chorea; Drug Therapy, Combination; Echoca | 2009 |
[A child with peculiar movements: Sydenham chorea].
Topics: Anti-Dyskinesia Agents; Child; Chorea; Female; Humans; Pimozide; Rheumatic Fever; Treatment Outcome; | 2003 |
Effectiveness of sodium valproate in the treatment of Sydenham's chorea.
Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Chorea; Female; Humans; Male; Recurrence; Rheuma | 1990 |