|
|
|
The pathophysiology of heparin induced thrombocytopenia : biological basis for treatment
Abbreviations: FcR = Fc receptor; HIT = heparin-induced thrombocytopenia; HITTS = heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis; HR = high responder; ...
From CHEST,
2/1/05
by John G. Kelton
| |
|
|
Treating Traumatic Bleeding in a Combat Setting: Possible Role of Recombinant Activated Factor VII
Introduction Recombinant activated factor VIl (rFVlIa) has been shown to be an effective treatment for bleeding episodes in a variety of coagulation and ...
From Military Medicine,
12/1/04
by Martinowitz, Uri
| |
|
|
minimum concentration of fibrinogen needed for platelet aggregation using ADP, The
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: Determine the minimum concentration of plasma fibrinogen needed to stimulate the aggregation of platelets, collected from normal subjects, using ADP. DESIGN: platlet rich plasma
From Clinical Laboratory Science,
1/1/02
by Cornell, Robert F
| |
|
|
Platelet function disorders
Platelets are elements within the bloodstream that recognize and cling to damaged areas inside blood vessels. When they do this, the platelets trigger a series of chemical changes that result in the f
From Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine,
4/6/01
by Julia Barrett
| |
|
|
Platelet specific alloantigens
The ability of platelets to aggregate and to form a platelet plug is central to the maintenance of normal hemostasis. When platelets have normal function, ...
From Clinical Laboratory Science,
11/1/98
by Davis, Gerald L
| |
|
|
Platelet aggregation test
Definition Platelets (thrombocytes) are small anucleate (i.e. without a nucleus) disk-shaped blood cells that play a major role in the blood-clotting ...
From Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health,
by Mark A. Best
| |
|
|
The pharmacology of aspirin, heparin, coumarin, and thrombolytic agents: implications for therapeutic use in cardiopulmonary disease
Abnormal blood clot formation (thrombosis) or migration to another site (embolism) is a common cause of cardiopulmonary disease and other disorders. Anticoagulant ...
From CHEST,
4/1/91
by Craig M. Kessler
| |
|