Fetal intracranial hemorrhage due to antenatal low dose aspirin intake.
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2001-11-05
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Antenatal intake of low dose aspirin is advised for prevention of pregnancy induced hypertension, intrauterine growth retardation and pre-term labour. Aspirin has an anticoagulant effect due to its action on Cyclo-oxygenase and vitamin K dependent coagulation factors. It can readily cross the placental barrier and be a potential cause for bleeding tendency in the fetus. Fetal intracranial hemorrhage, following low dose aspirin administration in a mother and subsequent effect after delivery is being reported.
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Sasidharan CK, Kutty PM, Ajithkumar , Sajith N. Fetal intracranial hemorrhage due to antenatal low dose aspirin intake. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2001 Nov; 68(11): 1071-2