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2 articles for “low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)”
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Role of Enoxaparin in the Management of STEMI: An Indian Perspective
Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Acute coronary syndrome is one of the main causes of hospital admissions. ST-elevation myocardial infarction is the severe dreaded ACS causing morbidity and mortality. Probably because of economic reasons, conventional heparin continues to be the main anticoagulant therapy in STEMI. Enoxaparin is safe and effective in the treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Various studies outline its efficacy and safety in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Eye Is the Window of Brain – Does It Hold True in Case of Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis?
Abstract: Cortical sinovenous thrombosis is not an uncommon condition encountered in inpatient settings. This is a disease with high-risk outcomes and our present knowledge about its prevention and definitive treatment is meager. Physicians world over treat this condition with combination of antimicrobials, low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), other supportive measures as per situation and rarely with neurosurgical interventions, if required. Once the patient starts improving, the sinovenous thrombosis and subdural collection resolve along …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 12–15 Read article