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Two ischemic stroke events within 48 h: a case report of an unusual presentation of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

Melika JameieSanaz HeydariMojdeh GhabaeeHamed Amirifard
Published in: BMC neurology (2023)
Clinicians should consider two points. First, TTP should be considered in any patient presenting with IS and having thrombocytopenia or anemia without other symptoms of TTP. Second, worsening the patient's condition during hospitalization may indicate a new stroke and should be investigated immediately.
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