Acute pulmonary embolism following corticosteroid administration in acute severe ulcerative colitis with gastrointestinal bleeding: A case report
BackgroundUlcerative colitis often leads to gastrointestinal bleeding and venous thromboembolism (VTE). At present, there is no clear conclusion about anticoagulant therapy for these patients. Treatment for ulcerative colitis usually includes 5-aminosalicylic acid, corticosteroid, and biologics. Acu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-10-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.1018462/full |