Accelerated arterial and venous clots in a young pregnant woman: a saga of thrombotic storm

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 May 27:2013:bcr2013009776. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009776.

Abstract

Thrombotic storm is a rare condition, characterised by serial thrombotic events, which escalates rapidly within a few days to a few weeks involving multiple and unusual sites. Since it usually responds to anticoagulation and is often lethal if not treated promptly, early diagnosis is crucial. We describe a case of a young pregnant woman with multiple acute arterial and venous thrombotic events including stroke and myocardial infarction, who successfully recovered with continued anticoagulation therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteries / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / diagnosis*
  • Thrombosis / complications
  • Thrombosis / diagnosis*
  • Veins / pathology*