Subconjunctival and external hemorrhage secondary to oral anticoagulation.
Recurrent, bilateral, and severe conjunctival hemorrhages mandate the search for an underlying etiology, such as a blood dyscrasia, blood clotting disorder, or recurrent increased intrathoracic pressure caused by repetitive vomiting or coughing spells. Medical and ophthalmic management is discussed in a case of subconjunctival and external hemorrhage from the eye secondary to prolonged prothrombin time in oral anticoagulation therapy.
Groomer
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VA Medical Center Eye Clinic (123), Huntington, WV 25704.
Terry
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JE
Westblom
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011517:Prothrombin Time; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects
D000925:Anticoagulants; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin