Catatonic melancoly and venous thromboembolism: A risky combination

Catatonic melancoly and venous thromboembolism: A risky combination

Catatonia is defined as a psychiatric syndrome. This syndrome is strongly associated with venous thromboembolism. As a difficult diagnosis in these patients, psychiatrists and vascular physicians should be aware of this association. We report here a clinical case of this association and discuss the...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal de médecine vasculaire 2018-12, Vol.43 (6), p.371-374
Hauptverfasser: Soudet, S, Zingaretti, L, Bultel, L, Sevestre, M-A
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Sprache:eng ; fre
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Zusammenfassung:Catatonia is defined as a psychiatric syndrome. This syndrome is strongly associated with venous thromboembolism. As a difficult diagnosis in these patients, psychiatrists and vascular physicians should be aware of this association. We report here a clinical case of this association and discuss the diagnosis difficulties and therapeutics options.
ISSN:2542-4513
DOI:10.1016/j.jdmv.2018.09.002