Rare Case of Intradural Haematoma and Paralysis Following Abciximab for ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome

We present the case of a previously healthy 64-year-old male who presented initially with chest pain and inferior ST elevation acute coronary syndrome. Primary angiography revealed minor left coronary disease and occluded proximal right coronary artery. Oral loading doses of aspirin 300mg and prasugrel 60mg were prescribed. Given significant thrombotic burden, weight-adjusted abciximab (0.25mg/kg) and unfractionated heparin (70 units /kg) boluses were given and a 6Fr Export aspiration catheter restored TIMI III flow.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: G. Wong, D. Scherer, A. Nelson, Roberts-R. Thomson, S. Parvar, A. Pisaniello, M. Worthley Tags: 451 Source Type: research