Fibrinolysis in trauma patients: wide variability demonstrated by the Lysis Timer
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DOI: 10.1080/00365513.2019.1584829
Abstract: Abstract Hyperfibrinolysis contributes to the pathophysiology of trauma-induced coagulopathy. At present, systematic administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) is recommended in all patients in the early phase of trauma. However, there is some debate regarding whether… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; gfc; trauma patients; lysis timer ... See more keywords
Lysis Timer: a new sensitive tool to diagnose hyperfibrinolysis in liver transplantation
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DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2018-205280
Abstract: Aims Diagnosis of hyperfibrinolysis in orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) remains challenging. Euglobulin clot lysis time (ECLT) is not adapted to clinical situations. ROTEM is specific but seldom sensitive to hyperfibrinolysis. The Lysis Timer assesses ‘Global… read more here.
Keywords: lysis; liver transplantation; lysis timer; hyperfibrinolysis ... See more keywords