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Issue: tPA use in patients with acute neurologic syndromes due to thin subdural hematoma is contra-indicated.

Tip: Determine existence of a thin subdural hematoma by: * windowing the CT scan to almost "bone window" settings * searching the region underlying the bone to be sure there is not a thin rim of hyperdensity *examining the falx for thickening on one side representing falx subdural



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Last updated: Apr 18, 2006 - #33