Atraumatic Splenic Rupture on Direct Oral Anticoagulation

J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2022 Sep 9;12(5):84-87. doi: 10.55729/2000-9666.1098. eCollection 2022.

Abstract

Direct Oral Anticoagulants have become a popular go to treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism. This case report follows a 58 year old woman who developed atraumatic splenic rupture, a rare but recognized complication of direct oral anticoagulation use.

Keywords: Apixaban; Pulmonary embolism; Splenic rupture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports