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A Case of Medication-Induced Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage in Neurofibromatosis Type 1

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Abstract

<p> <ul> <li> Amiodarone, an antiarrhythmic and apixaban, an anticoagulant have been associated with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH). </li> <li> Cases have been documented demonstrating DAH in the setting of amiodarone and apixabantreatment, however there are few cases examining DAH in combination therapy. </li> <li> We present a case of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in the setting of amiodarone and apixaban treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. </li> <li> NF1 is know to have higher risk for major bleeds due to their friable vasculature. </li> </ul></p>
Original languageAmerican English
JournalWest Florida Division GME Research Day 2020
StatePublished - May 1 2020

Keywords

  • case report
  • Neurofibromatoses
  • hemorrhage
  • anticoagulants

Disciplines

  • Internal Medicine
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases

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