Article Text
Unexpected outcome (positive or negative) including adverse drug reactions
CASE REPORT
Spontaneous splenic rupture due to rivaroxaban
Summary
In the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disease, novel oral anticoagulants have emerged as alternatives to warfarin. A major challenge continues to be the reversal of their anticoagulant effect in the case of life-threatening haemorrhagic complications. We report a case of spontaneous splenic rupture treated by splenic artery embolisation in a 77-year-old woman who was anticoagulated with rivaroxaban.
- arrhythmias
- drugs and medicines