A rare case of Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage (DAH) due to warfarin toxicity

Abstract

Introduction. Warfarin is one of the most frequently used anticoagulant agents in the clinic. The most important adverse effect of warfarin is hemorrhage of vital organs, such as lung and brain. Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage (DAH) is a rare clinical condition which occurs due to variety of medical disorders. Although it’s rarely reported, DAH can be a result of coagulopathy prompted by warfarin therapy. In this study we present a case of DAH, caused by warfarin toxicity which referred to the hospital with non-specific respiratory symptoms.

Keywords

• warfarin
• anticoagulant drugs
• drug toxicity
• hemorrhage
• alveoli
• pulmonary