Subdural hematoma medical therapy

Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for subdural hematoma. Pharmacologic medical therapies for subdural hematoma include corticosteroids, atorvastatin, tranexamic acid, etizolam, and ACE inhibitor.

• Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for subdural hematoma.

• Pharmacologic medical therapies for subdural hematoma include corticosteroids, atorvastatin, tranexamic acid, etizolam, and ACE inhibitor.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

• In patients with anticoagulation problem we have to correct the coagulation system:
  • Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) for patients who use warfarin or other vitamin K antagonist (VKA)
  • Idarucizumab for patients who use dabigatran
  • Andexanet alfa for patients who use direct factor Xa inhibitor
  • Protamine sulfate for patients who use heparin

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