Neurology

Thrombosis

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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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What is your approach to DVT prophylaxis in patients who require IVIG but are at increased risk for thrombotic events?

E.g., a patient with newly diagnosed CIDP who is wheelchair-bound.

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What are the factors that you would consider for the use of ESA in patients with anemia of CKD with a history of stroke or TIA?

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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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Papers discussed in this category

Circulation, 2011-12-20

What caused excess strokes in patients randomized to darbepoetin in the trial to reduce cardiovascular events with Aranesp therapy (TREAT)?: no smoking gun.

American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, 2013-01

Dose of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and adverse outcomes in CKD: a metaregression analysis.

American journal of nephrology, 2013

Cardiovascular toxicity of epoetin-alfa in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Journal of the American Heart Association, 2021 Jun 26

Erythropoietin Use and the Risk of Stroke in Patients on Hemodialysis: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Taiwan.

Stroke, 2023 Sep 07

Study of Rivaroxaban for Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial Comparing Anticoagulation With Rivaroxaban to Standard-of-Care in Symptomatic Cerebral Venous Thrombosis.

Stroke, 2024 Jan 29

Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.

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