Central Retinal Vein Occlusion with Therapeutic Level of Anticoagulation
Joint Authors
Lam, Wai-Ching
Hanna, Wahid
Salim, Sarwat
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-06-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To describe a patient with two episodes of deep venous thrombosis and factor V Leiden mutation who presented with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) despite prophylactic use of warfarin sodium (Coumadin).
Methods.
A case report of a 44-year-old woman with a history of recurrent deep venous thrombosis and Factor V Leiden mutation was placed on lifelong prophylactic therapy with warfarin.
The patient presented with CRVO in the left eye despite therapeutic levels of warfarin.
Results.
Extensive systemic evaluation disclosed high titers for antinuclear antibody (ANA).
Conclusion.
Systemic anticoagulation with warfarin may not preclude further thrombotic episodes.
In younger patients presenting with retinal vein occlusion and pre-existing multiple thrombophilic risk factors, a multidisciplinary approach is recommended to explore other therapeutic options to avoid further thromboembolic complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salim, Sarwat& Lam, Wai-Ching& Hanna, Wahid. 2009. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion with Therapeutic Level of Anticoagulation. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salim, Sarwat…[et al.]. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion with Therapeutic Level of Anticoagulation. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Salim, Sarwat& Lam, Wai-Ching& Hanna, Wahid. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion with Therapeutic Level of Anticoagulation. Case Reports in Medicine. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501386
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501386