Blood coagulation dynamics during adrenocorticotropic hormone therapy in pediatric patients with infantile spasms
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) therapy is a first-line treatment for infantile spasms, which may rarely cause intracranial hemorrhage. However, the changes in blood coagulation during ACTH therapy are poorly understood, with little description in the management guidelines.
Source: Brain and Development - Category: Neurology Authors: Yoko Takeda, Takafumi Sakakibara, Kenichi Ogiwara, Keiji Nogami Tags: Original article Source Type: research