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Transient ischemic attack and nephrotic syndrome: Case report and review of literature
Shailesh S Nandish1, Romesh Khardori, Elamin M Elamin
1Department of Medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9636, USA. snandish@siumed.edu
Abstract:
Thrombotic complications in patients with nephrotic syndrome are attributed to a hypercoagulable state. Venous thrombosis is common, but arterial thrombosis occurs less frequently in adult nephrotic patients. We report a case of recurrent transient ischemic attacks as an initial manifestation of nephrotic syndrome due to early-stage membranous glomerulonephritis, review the literature for similar cases, and briefly discuss this potentially life-threatening condition. We observed that transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke could be the initial manifestation of nephrotic syndrome. Our observation may serve as reminder to consider nephrotic syndrome as a possible contributor when evaluating patients with transient ischemic attacks with no other discernable clues. A high index of suspicion alone avoids the unnecessary withholding of prophylaxis or treatment that can be life saving.
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