A rare case of vein of galen thrombosis: exploring a potential role for novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in cerebral deep vein thrombosis

Cerebral deep vein thrombosis is rare but it carries high morbidity and mortality. The mainstay of treatment is anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonist (VKA). However, VKA has a lot of drawback of fatal bleeding in Asian population, drug-drug and drug-food interactions and the need for frequent IN...

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Main Authors: Inche Mat, Liyana Najwa, Wan Sulaiman, Wan Aliaa, Hoo, Fan Kee, Mohammad Sallehuddin, Hakimah, Basri, Hamidon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pakistan Medical Association Rawalpindi Islamabad Branch 2017
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/60703/1/A%20rare%20case%20of%20vein%20of%20galen%20thrombosis%20exploring%20a%20potential%20role%20for%20novel%20oral%20anticoagulants%20%28NOACs%29%20in%20cerebral%20deep%20vein%20thrombosis.pdf