Thrombolytic therapy in acute pulmonary embolism due to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II.
Saudi Med J
; 26(11): 1800-2, 2005 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-16311669
ABSTRACT
Hospitalized patients are in danger of deep venous thrombosis either due to a genetic tendency, immobilization or the underlying medical condition. Paradoxically heparin, the substance used to prevent this complication, can lead to thrombo-embolic phenomena, which can be life threatening. We report a case of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, which caused a massive pulmonary embolism, and its management by administering a thrombolytic agent in a situation where bleeding seems inevitable.
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Assunto principal:
Embolia Pulmonar
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Trombocitopenia
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Terapia Trombolítica
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Heparina de Baixo Peso Molecular
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Saudi Med J
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article