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Spinal Subdural Hematoma After Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
Nitharsha Prakash1, Vinod Kumar Balakrishnan1, Sankaran S Ramesh1
1Department of Cardiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Porur, India; Department of Spine Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Porur, India; Department of Radiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Porur, India.
Background:
Nontraumatic spinal subdural hematoma is an extremely rare occurrence. This case highlights the challenging management strategy for this situation.
Early Reports Summary:
A 77-year-old woman developed nonspecific back pain after percutaneous coronary intervention, with progressive neurological deficits. Imaging demonstrated subdural hematoma in the lumbar spine. She was managed with steroids and withholding of antiplatelet drugs.
Discussion:
A shared-decision making approach after informing the patient of the risks and benefits, along with multidisciplinary support, was crucial in reaching the desired outcome.
Novelty:
There are only 3 prior case reports of similar situations; none of them describe subdural hematoma, and there is no clear management directive.
Take-Home Messages:
Vigilance is needed regarding atypical bleeding presentations after percutaneous coronary intervention. A patient-centric, multidisciplinary approach enabled optimal outcomes in this situation.
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