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September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

Progression From Early Multiterritorial Punctate Infarcts to Massive Stroke in Fulminant Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Despite Aggressive Therapy: A Therapeutic Dilemma in Initiating Antithrombotic Therapy

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Overview

Case report reveals worsening neurologic complications from TTP in a patient, suggesting challenges in antithrombotic therapy.

Key Points

  • Massive ischemic stroke occurred despite aggressive treatment for TTP, indicating potential therapeutic limits.
  • The case involved a 62-year-old woman presenting with severe thrombocytopenia and neurologic symptoms linked to TTP.
  • Observational analysis of the patient's response included plasma exchange, immunosuppressive therapy, and antithrombotic challenges.
  • Implications raise concerns about the timing and appropriateness of initiating antithrombotic therapy in TTP with severe complications.

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Zhuo Luan (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2416eb210217d6479f072https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.88250
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