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An unusual case of thrombotic storm in an amateur cricketer—a case report.
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International Journal of Emergency Medicine . 10/2/2023, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p1-4. 4p. 2 Diagrams. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Thrombotic storm is a series of acute to subacute thrombotic events that evolve over a few days to weeks and result in progressive thromboses at multiple sites. There is often a predisposing event to thromboses, such as trauma or infections. Prompt initiation of anti-coagulation can prove life-saving in such patients. Case report: We describe a previously healthy young male who developed thromboses of the right axillary, brachial, radial, and ulnar arteries while bowling in a cricket match. A few hours later, he developed a stroke involving the right anterior and middle cerebral arteries. His thrombophilia workup was significant for elevated homocysteine levels. Although he had a delayed presentation to our hospital, he was treated with anticoagulation and given a trial of thromboembolectomy, which failed and he had to ultimately undergo a right below-elbow guillotine amputation. Conclusion: Thrombotic storm should be recognized promptly in the Emergency Department and timely anticoagulation should be initiated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *THROMBOSIS diagnosis
*AXILLARY artery
*HOMOCYSTEINE
*BRACHIAL artery
*STROKE
*HOSPITAL emergency services
*ANTICOAGULANTS
*INFECTION
*ULNAR artery
*CEREBRAL arteries
*EMBOLISMS
*VASCULAR surgery
*BLOOD diseases
*RADIAL artery
*THROMBECTOMY
*GLASGOW Coma Scale
*WOUNDS & injuries
*AMPUTATION
*AMATEUR sports
*CRICKET injuries
*HYPERHOMOCYSTEINEMIA
*DISEASE complications
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18651372
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172438437
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00539-4