| Transient ischemic attack and nephrotic syndrome: Case report and review of literature. | |
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PMID: 16845239 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Thrombotic complications in patients with nephrotic syndrome are attributed to a hypercoagulable state. Venous thrombosis is common, but arterial thrombosis occurs less frequently in adult nephrotic patients. We report a case of recurrent transient ischemic attacks as an initial manifestation of nephrotic syndrome due to early-stage membranous glomerulonephritis, review the literature for similar cases, and briefly discuss this potentially life-threatening condition. We observed that transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke could be the initial manifestation of nephrotic syndrome. Our observation may serve as reminder to consider nephrotic syndrome as a possible contributor when evaluating patients with transient ischemic attacks with no other discernable clues. A high index of suspicion alone avoids the unnecessary withholding of prophylaxis or treatment that can be life saving. |
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Authors:
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Shailesh S Nandish; Romesh Khardori; Elamin M Elamin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of the medical sciences Volume: 332 ISSN: 0002-9629 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2006 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-07-17 Completed Date: 2006-09-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370506 Medline TA: Am J Med Sci Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 32-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9636, USA. snandish@siumed.edu |
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Humans Ischemic Attack, Transient / etiology* Male Middle Aged Nephrotic Syndrome / complications*, diagnosis Recurrence |
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