Thoracic Research and Practice
Case report

Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Due to Warfarin Overdose

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Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Radyodiagnostik Anabilim Dalı, Samsun, Türkiye

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Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Acil Tıp Anabilim Dalı, Samsun, Türkiye

Thorac Res Pract 2006; 7: Toraks Dergisi 68-71
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Abstract

Warfarin is one of the most common oral anticoagulant used today. Although bleeding is the primary adverse effect of warfarin, diffuse alveolar hemorrhage is a rare condition. Here we report the clinical and imaging findings of a 53 year-old male patient who rapidly developed diffuse alveolar hemorrhage after an overdose of warfarin for mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation.

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