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What Causes Elevated Blood Cell Count?

My father went to hospital with.elevated white blood cell count. They aggressively treated with antibiotics. He did.develop aFib after a few days. They put him on Coulmadin as they trimmed back antibiotics. Gained strength and they decided release him after two days on Coulmadin. He walked floor with therapist...no problem. Released and went home. Grew very tired that night speech slurred.a little. Stolen legs and needed help to go to bed. Next morning couldn't walk unassisted. Died that afternoon from cranial bleeding. Could this.be from a Coulmadin OF?
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Elevated blood counts were due to infection.
2. Coumarin was given to reduce the risk of thrombosis.
3. After release, your father developed stroke resulting in hemiplegia. Coumarin could have increased the risk of intracranial bleeding, however, associated thrombosis, hypertension and atherosclerosis would be more contributory.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Causes Elevated Blood Cell Count?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Elevated blood counts were due to infection. 2. Coumarin was given to reduce the risk of thrombosis. 3. After release, your father developed stroke resulting in hemiplegia. Coumarin could have increased the risk of intracranial bleeding, however, associated thrombosis, hypertension and atherosclerosis would be more contributory. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.