Publications by authors named "Norman Doctor"

Objectives: Coagulopathy of coronavirus disease 2019 is largely described as hypercoagulability, yet both thrombotic and hemorrhagic complications occur. Although therapeutic and prophylactic anticoagulant interventions have been recommended, empiric use of antifactor medications (heparin/enoxaparin) may result in hemorrhagic complications, including death. Furthermore, traditional (antifactor) anticoagulation does not address the impact of overactive platelets in coronavirus disease 2019.

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  • * The patient presented with symptoms like black tarry stools and low blood pressure, prompting the withholding of his antithrombotic medications and the administration of idarucizumab along with other supportive treatments.
  • * After an upper endoscopy revealed a minor tear, the patient was discharged with a modified medication regimen, and follow-up indicated that aspirin had been removed from his therapy.
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