Forearm compartment syndrome following intravenous thrombolytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke |
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Authors: | Todd R Yip Bart M Demaerschalk MD MSC |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada;(2) Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ |
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Abstract: | Introduction: Minor and major bleeding complications have occurred following thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke. However, compartment
syndrome has not been reported among these incidences.
Methods and Results: This article presents a case of a forearm compartment syndrome in a patient with stroke who had fallen at the time of the
infarction and was treated with tissue plasminogen activator. We wish to forewarn clinicians who may encounter similar cases.
Conclusion: Patients suffering from stroke who fall are at risk of developing a compartment syndrome; the early diagnosis is often difficult,
the sequelae can be devastating, and wrestling with the benefits and risks of reversing the coagulopathy in the acute phase
of a cerebral infarction is a challenge. |
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Keywords: | Compartment syndromes cerebrovascular disorders brain infarction thrombolytic therapy tissue plasminogen activator |
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