Key result
Cholesterol embolisation is a common but underrecognised complication of vascular procedures and anticoagulation in elderly patients, often presenting with acute renal failure and eosinophilia.
Design
Review
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Supports heightened suspicion for cholesterol embolisation in elderly post-procedural patients; leaves open precise incidence and prevention strategies.
Case Report (n=3)
Cholesterol embolism is highlighted as a common but underrecognized complication of vascular insults.
Peter Dupont (2000) conducted a case report in Cholesterol emboli syndrome (n=3). Vascular interventions and anticoagulation was evaluated. Cholesterol embolisation is a common but underrecognised complication of vascular procedures and anticoagulation in elderly patients, often presenting with acute renal failure and eosinophilia.
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