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Splenectomy and increased stroke risk

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8 years 1 month ago #63070 by libelder
Splenectomy and increased stroke risk was created by libelder
So, in the Dr. Bussell talk about fostamatinib he mentions the increased risk of stroke if you've had a splenectomy... Huh?!!? I'm looking for more info., does anyone know anything? I had mine out 31 years ago as yet another epic ITP fail, but with stroke common in my family now I'm concerned. Any advice? Here's the link to his presentation which I'm encouraged by, but this stroke info is new to me.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=DBJ5SswU8tI

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8 years 1 month ago #63075 by CindyL
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I had mine out in 2006 and my mom had a stroke 4 years ago. I was never worried about the possibility of having a stroke. When I was looking into my splenectomy, I didn't find anything about a relation between the two. After the surgery, I think something was posted on here about the possibility. Still doesn't make me sorry I had it, and I still don't think about having a stroke. I'm more worried about my mother having another one.

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8 years 1 month ago - 8 years 1 month ago #63078 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Splenectomy and increased stroke risk
Yes, it's true, Lib. It's a risk even without the TPO's.

www.onclive.com/insights-archive/immune-thrombocytopenia/risk-of-thrombosis-in-patients-with-itp

www.bloodjournal.org/content/121/23/4782?sso-checked=true

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