Abstract |
This is a case report of the fatal course of a 77-year-old bleeding patient in therapy with dabigatran etexilate. The report demonstrates that increased vigilance is needed for elderly patients in risk of decreased renal function. The impaired renal function may be due to seemingly benign conditions such as diarrhoea and low fluid intake during summer months.
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Authors | Sebastian Nyby, Olaf Hennes |
Journal | Ugeskrift for laeger
(Ugeskr Laeger)
Vol. 176
Issue 51
(Dec 15 2014)
ISSN: 1603-6824 [Electronic] Denmark |
Vernacular Title | Fatal blodig diarré under behandling med dabigatranetexilat. |
PMID | 25534224
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Acute Kidney Injury
(complications, therapy)
- Aged
- Antithrombins
(adverse effects)
- Dabigatran
(adverse effects)
- Diarrhea
(etiology)
- Fatal Outcome
- Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
(chemically induced)
- Humans
- Male
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