Title of article :
Enoxaparin Plus Ticlopidine: An Effective Combination Therapy for Intracardiac Thrombi in Thalassemia Intermedia
Author/Authors :
Rahiminejad, Mohammad Saeed tehran university of medical sciences tums - Department of Pediatrics, تهران, ايران , Sharifkazemi, Mohammad Bagher shiraz university of medical sciences - Department of Cardiology, شيراز, ايران , Sotoudeh, Kambiz tehran university of medical sciences tums - Research Development Center, تهران, ايران
Abstract :
Objective: Patients with thalassemia intermedia have an increased risk of thrombotic events as compared to the general population.Case Presentation: We describe two cases of thalassemia intermedia with intracardiac thrombi who failed to response to traditional anticoagulation therapy with Unfractionated Heparin and Aspirin; but thrombolysis occurred following combination therapy with Ticlopidine and Enoxaparin.Conclusion: Our experience in patients shown combination of Enoxaparin and Ticlopidine is effective for treatment of ventricular thrombus in TI patients.
Keywords :
Thalassemia intermedia , Intracardiac Thrombus , Enoxaparin , Ticlopidine
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
