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Cerebral venous thrombosis: An experience with anticoagulation with low molecular weight heparin

Lalitha V. Pillai, Dhananjay P. Ambike, Satish Nirhale, S. M. K. Husainy, Satish Pataskar

Keywords : Heparin, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, low molecular weight heparin, oral contraceptive, homocysteine

Citation Information : Pillai LV, Ambike DP, Nirhale S, Husainy SM, Pataskar S. Cerebral venous thrombosis: An experience with anticoagulation with low molecular weight heparin. Indian J Crit Care Med 2005; 9 (1):14-18.

DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.16263

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-09-2009

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2005; The Author(s).


Abstract

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis [CVST] is often an infrequent cause of neurological dysfunction resulting in admissions in Intensive care units [ICU]. Because of its myriad presentation it may be under diagnosed. Unfractionated Heparin [UFH] has been advocated in treatment but needs frequent monitoring. We studied the clinical profile of patients of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, use of low molecular weight heparin [LMWH] with emphasis on safety in 64 patients of CVST.


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