Can Blood Thinners Cause CSF Leak? Understanding the Complex Connection
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In a 2010 study of patients with spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, 2% were taking anticoagulants at the time symptoms began, highlighting a rare but serious complicating factor. While blood thinners do not typically cause a CSF leak directly, they can worsen the outcome of an underlying, undetected leak by increasing the risk of severe bleeding complications.
