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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 47-48 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Neurocritical care |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Brain infarction
- Cerebrovascular disorders
- Compartment syndromes
- Thrombolytic therapy
- Tissue plasminogen activator
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine