Case Reports
Spinal subarachnoid haemorrhage complicating oral anticoagulation therapy
Authors:
W. L. S. Mahapitiya ,
Teaching Hospital, Kandy, LK
K. P. I. Wijeweera,
Teaching Hospital, Kandy, LK
H. L. Hordagoda,
Teaching Hospital, Kandy, LK
H. L. P. Amarasena
Teaching Hospital, Kandy, LK
Abstract
We report a rare case of spinal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SSH) complicating oral anticoagulation therapy in an elderly patient with minimally elevated PT/INR. MRI of spine plays a major role in the diagnosis of SSH. SSH with minimal neurological symptoms, without rapid deterioration, can be managed medically without surgical intervention.
How to Cite:
Mahapitiya, W.L.S., Wijeweera, K.P.I., Hordagoda, H.L. and Amarasena, H.L.P., 2019. Spinal subarachnoid haemorrhage complicating oral anticoagulation therapy. Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, 6(1), pp.E83 1–5. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jpgim.8224
Published on
11 Mar 2019.
Peer Reviewed
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