Paraplegia Subsequent to Administration of Tissue Plasminogen Activator and Intravenous Heparin Following Myocardial Infarction-A Case Report

Abstract

A case involving spinal epidural hematoma following tissue plasminogen activator and intravenous heparin therapy administered after acute myocardial infarction is reported here. The symptoms of spinal epidural hematoma following thrombolytic therapy are outlined and a recommended course of action for arriving at a definitive diagnosis of suspected epidural hematoma is provided.