| Massive cerebrovascular infarct due to the catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome in a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19617232 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is caused by thrombotic vascular occlusions that affect both small and large vessels, producing ischemia in the affected organs as well as a systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). We report a case of a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) who developed massive cerebral ischemia due to this entity. Prompt and aggressive treatment may prevent and actually resolve lethal complications caused by this devastating syndrome. |
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Authors:
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Ariel Modrykamien; Anita Reddy; Jorge A Guzman; Samar Farha |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of intensive care medicine Volume: 24 ISSN: 0885-0666 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2009 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-09-03 Completed Date: 2009-11-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8610344 Medline TA: J Intensive Care Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 269-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Ohio 44195, USA. modryka@ccf.org |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications* Cerebral Infarction / etiology* Humans Male Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / complications* |
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