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Cerebrovascular accident in a child with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and coronavirus disease 2019: a case report
ConclusionOwing to the link between coronavirus disease 2019 and hematologic cancers with hypercoagulopathy and the tendency of patients with leukemia to have coronavirus disease 2019 complications, children with leukemia as well as suspected coronavirus disease 2019 must be hospitalized to prevent blood clot formation.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - December 6, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Ocular Migraine With Amaurosis Fugax of the Left Eye: A Case Report
Cureus. 2022 Aug 22;14(8):e28272. doi: 10.7759/cureus.28272. eCollection 2022 Aug.ABSTRACTIn amaurosis fugax, there is a sudden loss of vision in one eye. Patients gain their vision after a few minutes. The most common underlying cause is atherosclerosis of the internal carotid artery. Other underlying causes include vasospasm of the internal carotid artery, which leads to hypoperfusion and is seen in vasculitis, ocular migraines, and systemic lupus erythematosus. In this case study, a 44-year-old male with a past medical history of migraine with aura presented to the emergency room with transient vision loss in the left e...
Source: Atherosclerosis - September 26, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Faria Tazin Harendra Kumar Muhammad A Israr Camille Celeste Go Source Type: research

Concurrent Cerebral, Splenic, and Renal Infarction in a Patient With COVID-19 Infection
Conclusion: In this case, a patient with multiple thrombotic events in the acute phase of COVID-19 infection, the delimitation of the inflammatory state through analytical markers as D-dimer helped to individualize the antithrombotic treatment (full anticoagulation or anticoagulation at intermediate doses plus antiplatelet treatment as used in our patient) and its duration. However, more data are needed to better understand the mechanisms and treatment of stroke in patients with COVID-19 infection.
Source: The Neurologist - May 1, 2022 Category: Neurology Tags: Case Report/Case Series Source Type: research

Venous thromboembolism prevention with low molecular weight heparin may reduce hemorrhagic transformation in acute ischemic stroke
ConclusionsThis retrospective study suggests that SHPD may play a protective role in HT appearance and evolution, which requires verification by a randomized clinical trial.
Source: Neurological Sciences - March 23, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

A difficult situation – balancing critical anticoagulation versus the risk of permanent neurologic deficit: a case report
ConclusionsManagement of a retroperitoneal hematoma can commence with recognition of the warning signs of bleeding and neurological impairment, and consulting the appropriate services in case the need for intervention arises. A conservative approach of volume resuscitation and blood transfusion can be used initially, with the need for pausing or reversing anticoagulation being assessed on an individual basis with expert consultation. If intervention becomes necessary, other interventional radiology-based modalities can be used to identify and stop the bleeding source, and interventional radiology-guided drainage can be per...
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - June 22, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis in A Patient with Sj ögren's Syndrome with Atypical Antibodies: A Case Report.
CONCLUSION: This case reports the relationship between cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and Sjögren's syndrome. It is necessary to screen autoimmune disorders in patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis that present with no common risk factors of venous thrombosis in order to prevent inappropriate management, and potentially adverse outcomes. PMID: 27854095 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Acta Neurologica Taiwanica - November 19, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Acta Neurol Taiwan Source Type: research

Venous thromboembolism in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Abstract Venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurs in 0.95–36 % of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia almost exclusively during chemotherapy. It is most commonly associated with concurrent l-asparaginase and steroid therapy, central venous line use, and inherited thrombophilia. Clinical manifestations regarding the location of VTE include central nervous system thrombosis (sinus venous thrombosis, cerebral infarct/stroke), upper-/lower-limb deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and right atrial/intracardiac and superficial venous thrombosis and can be both symptomatic and asymptomatic. The majority of ...
Source: Memo - Magazine of European Medical Oncology - September 1, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Safe use of alteplase in a 10 months old infant with cardio-embolic stroke.
We present an infant with cardioembolic stroke treated with alteplase. He had hypoplastic left heart syndrome since birth. He underwent Norwood operation, followed by bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis at 3 months. On aspirin therapy he was well until heart failure developed at the age of 9 months with 2 thrombi in the right ventricle. During the course of enoxaparin therapy sudden acute left-sided haemiplegia occurred. The emergency brain CT scan was normal. Informed consent was obtained from parents after explaining the alteplase treatment protocol and possible complications. Alteplase was administered i.v. accordin...
Source: European Journal of Paediatric Neurology - April 19, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Rener-Primec Z, Svigelj V, Vesel S, Lovrič D, Skofljanec A Tags: Eur J Paediatr Neurol Source Type: research

Acute pulmonary emboli in a patient on long-term dabigatran therapy.
CONCLUSIONS: Our patient developed acute bilateral PE despite receiving long-term anticoagulation with dabigatran. While it is possible that patient-specific factors resulted in reduced dabigatran exposure and efficacy, conclusions cannot be made. PMID: 23535815 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy - April 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Rafferty JA, Prom R, Kujawski SZ Tags: Ann Pharmacother Source Type: research