CO poisoning as an associated risk factor for CVT - 06/06/18
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Abstract |
We report a 24year old female who presented with sudden and severe headaches after recent carbon monoxide poisoning. Imaging revealed an acute cerebral venous thrombosis. Prior studies have suggested that carbon monoxide is a risk factor for an acute hypercoagulable state (i.e. DVT). However, little data is available regarding the correlation between carbon monoxide poisoning and cerebral venous thrombosis. This case demonstrates that such a correlation should be considered in acute intracerebral thrombotic events.
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Vol 36 - N° 6
P. 1123.e1-1123.e3 - juin 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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