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Swelling On Thighs, Hematoma On Both Hands, Tests Showed High Ptt, Ttp Due To Side Effects Of Acitrom. Suggestion?
Dear Drs, My brother underwent mitral value replacement surgery in 1992.he was on ACITROM- 2Mg. Unfortunately; he could not continue ACITROM- 2Mg. medication prescribed by the surgeon. He consulted a cardiologist lately and he prescribed ACITROM- 5mg weekly 2 days, rest of the days he is asked to take 2mg. Now he is admitted with swelling on thighs and hematoma on both hands. Lab tests revealed ptt-50.ttp-150. The doctor is of the opinion that the same is due to drug side effects. I have couple of queries regarding this matter, 1. Is this due to drug side effect as the doctor said. 2. Can this be managed conservatively ? 3. How long will it take to be in normal condition? 4. Any other precautions to be taken in future? 5. Any other specialist consultation (ORTHO) required? Kindly reply. Looking forward to your expert advice regarding this case. Thanks and regards, VENUGOPAL.
Mon, 15 Oct 2012
Dear Mr Venugopal,
Thanks for writing in. I read your mail with diligence.
I am a qualified and certified cardiologist. Acitrom after Mitral Valve Replacement has to be taken and monitored with INR-which reflects coagulation parameters (keeping it between 2-3). Unfortunately it could not be done. Now let us see how situation can be reverted. Answer to all your question lies in how good is his mitral valve is? Has he developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? Your doctor is right in saying it is all because of inappropriate or sometimes lack of dosing of Acitrom in un monitored situation. Please show your brother to a medical specialist who deals with cardiology or cardiologist of nearest medical college. Then only we can find answers to your questions. Good Luck.
With best wishes.
Dr Anil Grover,
Medical Specialist & Cardiologist
M.B.;B.S, M.D. (Internal Medicine) D.M.(Cardiology)
http://www/healthcaremagic.com/dr-anil-grover/63370
Thanks for writing in. I read your mail with diligence.
I am a qualified and certified cardiologist. Acitrom after Mitral Valve Replacement has to be taken and monitored with INR-which reflects coagulation parameters (keeping it between 2-3). Unfortunately it could not be done. Now let us see how situation can be reverted. Answer to all your question lies in how good is his mitral valve is? Has he developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? Your doctor is right in saying it is all because of inappropriate or sometimes lack of dosing of Acitrom in un monitored situation. Please show your brother to a medical specialist who deals with cardiology or cardiologist of nearest medical college. Then only we can find answers to your questions. Good Luck.
With best wishes.
Dr Anil Grover,
Medical Specialist & Cardiologist
M.B.;B.S, M.D. (Internal Medicine) D.M.(Cardiology)
http://www/healthcaremagic.com/dr-anil-grover/63370
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