Publication Name	World Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript ID	120575
DOI	10.5492/wjccm.120575
Country	Australia

Category	Neurosciences
Manuscript Type	Correspondence
Article Title	Letter to the Editor: Generalized myoclonus can be attributed to tranexamic acid only if all other explanations have been ruled out
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Josef Finsterer
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Corresponding Author	Josef Finsterer, MD, Department of Neurology, Neurology & Neurophysiology Center, Postfach 20, Vienna 1180, Austria. fifigs1@yahoo.de
Key Words	Tranexamic acid; Myoclonus; Epilepsy; Side effect; Thrombosis
Core Tip	Tranexamic acid should not be considered a cause of generalized myoclonus until all other causes have been adequately ruled out. In a patient with generalized myoclonus following a myocardial infarction requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for cardiogenic shock, comprehensive neurological, metabolic, and infectious disease investigations are necessary to avoid overlooking other possible causes of generalized myoclonus
Citation	Finsterer J. Letter to the Editor: Generalized myoclonus can be attributed to tranexamic acid only if all other explanations have been ruled out. World J Crit Care Med 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.120575
PDF	120575-in-press.pdf

Received	2026-03-03 03:38
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-03 03:38
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-02 09:04
Return for Revision	2026-04-02 09:04
Revised	2026-06-02 05:45
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-08-25 02:33
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-08-25 09:22
Articles in Press	2026-08-25 09:22
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