Warfarin induced subdural hematoma in an elderly patient with aortic valve replacement: Case report

Authors

  • Maftahul Jannat Department of Neurology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Subash Kanti Dey Department of Neurology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • M.A. Mannan Department of ICU, Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College, Moghbazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Keywords:

Warfarin, subdural hematoma, aortic valve replacement

Abstract

Metabolic Patient with mechanical heart valves requiring lifelong anticoagulant with warfarin. The elderly population is at an increased risk for major bleeding, possibly due to increased sensitivity to anticoagulation, multiple comorbidities, and polypharmacy. Elderly patients receiving antiplatelet along with anticoagulant therapy have an additional risk for bleeding. We report the case of a 69 years old patient with mechanical heart valve who developed subdural hematoma that was likely precipitated by concomitant use of both aspirin and warfarin.

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2026-09-12

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Vol. 39 No. 2 (2023)

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Case Reports

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Copyright (c) 2026 Maftahul Jannat, Subash Kanti Dey, M.A. Mannan

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How to Cite

Jannat, M. ., Dey, S. K. ., & Mannan, M. . (2026). Warfarin induced subdural hematoma in an elderly patient with aortic valve replacement: Case report. Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience, 39(2), 78-80. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjn.v39i2.93178

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