vaccinium oldhamii/hemorrhage

The diagnostic sensitivity of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and urease respiratory test (URT) in H. pylori infection are compared. The efficacy of H. pylori eradication in patients with a bleeding peptic ulcer using three-component scheme (De-nol, Clarythromycin, Furazolidon) and a complex

Few published reports have suggested a substantial interaction between cranberry juice and warfarin, although a definite link could not be established. We encountered a patient taking stable doses of warfarin who developed major bleeding and high INR soon after starting daily cranberry juice. No

: We report severe excessive bleeding at initiation of vascular surgery in a 74-year-old woman with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair. After extensive workup, bleeding cause was determined to be an aspirin-like effect from supplemental cranberry intake.

We report a case of fatal internal haemorrhage in an elderly man who consumed only cranberry juice for two weeks while maintaining his usual dosage of warfarin. We propose that naturally occurring compounds such as flavonoids, which are present in fruit juices, may increase the potency of warfarin

• To review the published data on predisposing risk factors for cancer treatment-induced haemorrhagic cystitis (HC) and the evidence for the different preventive and therapeutic measures that have been used in order to help clinicians optimally define and manage this potentially serious condition. •

OBJECTIVE The interaction potential between warfarin and cranberry juice is discussed. CONCLUSIONS Reports from the United Kingdom have raised concern over the interaction potential between cranberry juice and warfarin. Warfarin is the most commonly prescribed oral medication for anticoagulation

BACKGROUND Warfarin is commonly used to treat or prevent thromboembolic events. Cranberry juice has been suggested to have an interaction with warfarin. However, there have been few reported cases of warfarin-cranberry juice interaction. METHODS A 78-year-old, 86-kg man receiving warfarin at a total

Herein, the case is reported of a persistently elevated INR consequent to an interaction between warfarin and cranberry juice in a patient with a prosthetic mitral valve. The elevation in INR was noted two weeks after the patient began to drink cranberry juice. Subsequent symptoms included

Warfarin is extensively used for anticoagulation to a target international normalized ratio of 2.0-3.0 for most indications or 2.5-3.5 for high-risk indications; however, many drugs and dietary supplements induce fluctuations in the international normalized ratio. Such fluctuations may lead to

BACKGROUND Cranberry is one of the most commonly used herbs during pregnancy. The herb has been used traditionally against urinary tract infections. No studies are found that specifically address the risk of malformations after use of cranberry during pregnancy. The aim of the study was to

OBJECTIVE A case of increased International Normalized Ratio (INR) values in a patient receiving warfarin who consumed a large amount of cranberry sauce is reported. CONCLUSIONS A 75-year-old Caucasian man with atrial fibrillation was taking 22.5 mg of warfarin weekly for 10 months and had

(1) Female urinary tract infections are common and often recurrent. Food supplements based on cranberries are said to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. (2) Two randomised controlled trials involving a total of about 300 young women showed that daily use of cranberry juice or tablets

Fermented lingonberry juice was designed to be used as a mouthwash. Our aim was to study the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects of the mouthwash in the oral cavity. A clinical study of 30 adult participants was performed. A total of 20 participants used 10 mL of the mouthwash twice daily