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Hemostatic abnormalities in Sneddon's syndrome.

S C Mayou1, I B Kovacs, C D Ridler

  • 1Department of Dermatology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, England.

Angiology
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
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Sneddon's syndrome patients showed improved hemostatic profiles after treatment with aspirin and nifedipine. This suggests a link between thrombotic status and clinical outcomes in this rare condition.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Neurology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Sneddon's syndrome is a rare condition characterized by livedo reticularis and transient ischemic attacks.
  • Current treatment for Sneddon's syndrome is largely empirical.

Observation:

  • Hemostatic and thrombotic status were assessed in four Sneddon's syndrome patients using hemostatometry.
  • Hemostatometry evaluates primary hemostasis, coagulation, and thrombolysis in non-anticoagulated blood.

Findings:

  • All patients exhibited enhanced platelet reactivity.
  • Three patients showed enhanced overall hemostasis, hypercoagulation, and inhibited thrombolysis.
  • Treatment with aspirin and nifedipine led to clinical improvement and normalization of hemostatic profiles in most patients.

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Implications:

  • This study highlights the potential role of hemostatic abnormalities in Sneddon's syndrome pathophysiology.
  • The findings suggest that aspirin and nifedipine may be effective treatments for managing thrombotic risk in Sneddon's syndrome.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms and long-term efficacy of this therapeutic approach.