Warfarin-Resistant Deep Vein Thrombosis during the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Lung Adenocarcinoma

A 66-year-old man with acute ischemic stroke in the setting of lung adenocarcinoma developed acute-onset deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limbs after changing to warfarin from a heparin combination. The diagnosis of warfarin-resistant DVT was established based on the laboratory data and clinical evaluation. Heparin administration resulted in good control of thrombin regulation. Cancer patients are at high risk of venous thromboembolism, and the combination of these 2 conditions is known as Trousseau's syndrome.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - June 21, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Hiroyuki Naito, Shiro Aoki, Naoko Sumi, Kazuhide Ochi, Naohisa Hosomi, Hirofumi Maruyama, Masayasu Matsumoto Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research