Neurology

Hemostasis/Thrombosis

Questions discussed in this category

Can anti-cardiolipin or anti-beta-2 glycoprotein antibodies cause prolonged PTT in the absence of a lupus anticoagulant?

Labs with normal PT, but prolonged PTT (47 sec, ULN 40 sec) that does not correct on immediate mix. Lupus anticoagulant negative (DRVVT and hexagonal ...

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What would you recommend for long term management of extensive dural venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in young females when the only provoking risk factor is combined OCP?

Thrombophilia testing, including JAK2 is negative. When would you stop anticoagulation?

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How to approach reversal of TNK in hemorrhagic conversion of ischemic stroke?

Considering the short half-life, at what point would it be deemed too late to administer any reversal agent, and to consider withholding it?

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What additional testing besides LAC/APLS, factor V Leiden, prothrombin gene mutation, JAK 2 do you draw for unprovoked cerebral venous sinus thrombosis?

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Is there a role to continue aspirin in patients with myeloproliferative disorders who have never had a thrombotic event that are starting DOAC for stroke prophylaxis with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation?

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Do you always initiate hypercoagulable work up in a patient with recurrent stroke?

If so, what would you consider ordering?

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How would you approach protein S deficiency found on hypercoagulability work-up in a patient with a post-operative central retinal vein occlusion?

In the setting of no personal or family history and no other risk factors for thrombosis, is systemic anticoagulation warranted if local treatments (e...

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How long after starting anticoagulation would you remove an IVC filter in a patient with a DVT presenting with stroke and PFO which is now closed?

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Is antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy preferred for the secondary prophylaxis of cryptogenic stroke in a patient with underlying malignancy?

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