Abstract
We report the case of a 75-year-old man who presented with an ischaemic tongue. He was known to have external carotid artery stenosis and a history of a transient ischaemic attack. He was treated with a heparin infusion and the tongue healed well.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anticoagulants / administration & dosage
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Carotid Stenosis / complications*
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Carotid Stenosis / drug therapy
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Heparin / administration & dosage
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Humans
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Infusions, Parenteral
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Ischemia / drug therapy
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Ischemia / etiology*
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Male
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Tongue / blood supply*
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Tongue / pathology