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Question: Where can I find info on purple toe syndrome caused by Warfarin ?
My case has advanced to total purple feet.
My case has advanced to total purple feet.
Brief Answer:
Links provided
Detailed Answer:
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Purple toes syndrome is an extremely uncommon, nonhemorrhagic, cutaneous complication associated with warfarin therapy. It is characterized by the sudden appearance of bilateral, painful, purple lesions on the toes and sides of the feet that blanch with pressure.
You can find more information about it from the following links:
http://professionalsblog.clotconnect.org/2011/03/29/purple-toe-syndrome/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC0000/
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0000
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Links provided
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.
Purple toes syndrome is an extremely uncommon, nonhemorrhagic, cutaneous complication associated with warfarin therapy. It is characterized by the sudden appearance of bilateral, painful, purple lesions on the toes and sides of the feet that blanch with pressure.
You can find more information about it from the following links:
http://professionalsblog.clotconnect.org/2011/03/29/purple-toe-syndrome/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC0000/
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0000
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