Abstract:Introduction: Chorea is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, random and irregular movements. In the emergency department, the most common causes of chorea are cerebrovascular disorders, but other conditions may also play an important role. The aim is to present a rare case of acquired hemichorea secondary to hyponatremia by reviewing the patient’s records. Case report: A 73-year-old female patient with a history of arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, active smoking, and heart failure, taking enal… Show more
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