Abstract |
A healthy man in his 40s presented with a 1-month history of haemoptysis and was unexpectedly found to have an elevated international normalised ratio (INR). He denied any known exposures to anticoagulants. Testing for the possible aetiologies of a high INR revealed coumarin poisoning with coumatetralyl as the cause. The approach to an elevated INR and management and diagnosis of suspected coumarin poisoning is reviewed.
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Authors | Amin Kay, Leo Chiu, Christopher A K Y Chong |
Journal | BMJ case reports
(BMJ Case Rep)
Vol. 2011
(Apr 13 2011)
ISSN: 1757-790X [Electronic] England |
PMID | 22701001
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- 4-Hydroxycoumarins
- coumatetralyl
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Topics |
- 4-Hydroxycoumarins
(poisoning)
- Adult
- Humans
- Male
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