CEREBRAL SINUS THROMBOSIS AS A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF ANTIFIBRINOLYTIC TREATMENT IN MENORRHAGIA

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作者
ACHIRON, A [1 ]
GORNISH, M [1 ]
MELAMED, E [1 ]
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[1] BEILINSON MED CTR,DEPT RADIOL,IL-49100 PETACH TIQWA,ISRAEL
关键词
Cerebral infarction; Cerebrovascular disorders; Thalassemia;
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10.1161/01.STR.21.5.817
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
We describe a 42-year-old woman who developed superior sagittal and left transverse sinus thrombosis associated with prolonged ϵ-aminocaproic acid therapy for menorrhagia. This antifi-brinolytic agent has been used in women with menorrhagia to promote clotting and reduce blood loss. Although increased risk of thromboembolic disease has been reported during treatment with c-aminocaproic acid, cerebral sinus thrombosis has not been previously described. Careful use of c-aminocaproic acid therapy is recommended. © 1990 American Heart Association, Inc.
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