Multiple Causes of Thromboembolism in a 69-Year-Old Woman
Author Information
Author(s): Iuliano Luigi, Misuraca Maria, Varroni Alessandro, Raponi Massimo, Massucci Marco, Pagnanelli Alessandro, Cimino Giuseppe, Bertoletti Giovanni
Primary Institution: Sapienza University of Rome
Hypothesis
What are the multiple causes of recurrent arterial embolisms in a 69-year-old woman?
Conclusion
The study identified multiple embolisms from various sites and causes in a patient with recurrent arterial embolisms.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had recurrent arterial embolisms despite anti-thrombotic therapy.
- Multiple potential causes of thrombosis were identified, including a JAK2 mutation.
- The diagnosis involved a systematic approach using imaging and blood tests.
Takeaway
A 69-year-old woman had repeated blood clots from different places in her body, and doctors found many reasons for this instead of just one.
Methodology
The diagnosis was achieved through imaging procedures and blood tests to explore the causes of thrombosis.
Limitations
The case study is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
69-year-old Italian Caucasian woman with a history of type 2 diabetes and chronic atrial fibrillation.
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