Early administration of low molecular weight heparin after spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage: a safety analysis
B Huttner, C Kanter, D Staykov, M Köhrmann, T Struffert, G Richter, J Bardutzky, R Kollmar, P.D Schellinger, A Dörfler, S Schwab · Aktuelle Neurologie · 2008 · Heft 09
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Background and purpose: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common complication after stroke. Application of low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) has been proven to be beneficial for the prevention of VTE in ischemic stroke patients. However, there is no consensus whether and how to administer LMWH for prevention of thrombotic complications after acute spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (sICH), the main concern being possible haematoma growth. Objective of this study was to assess the safety of early subcutaneous LMWH in patients with sICH with respect to haemorrhage enlargement. Methods: A total of 148 patient…
