Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra +3 more
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Tranexamic acid evidence and controversies: An illustrated review
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent commonly used for the treatment or prevention of bleeding. Indications for TXA are diverse, including heavy menstrual bleeding, trauma, postpartum hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and surgical site ...
Nicole Relke +2 more
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The Effect of Tranexamic Acid (Cyclokapron) on Post–Surgical Bleeding Following the Removal of Impacted Lower Wisdom Teeth in Healthy Individuals [PDF]
Aims: To evaluate the effect of local irrigation with tranexamic acid in minimizing post–operative bleeding following the removal of impacted lower wisdom teeth.
Rayan S. Hamid +2 more
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Subcutaneous Tranexamic Acid Achieves Comparable Serum Concentrations to Intramuscular Administration During Haemorrhagic Shock in a Swine Model. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic agent reducing mortality when administered to trauma patients with haemorrhagic shock. This mortality reduction is time sensitive. Increased intramuscular dose administration has proven an effective alternative to intravenous administration in several studies and is used by some emergency ...
Lynghaug T +6 more
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Efficacy and safety of antifibrinolytics in oncological surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background and objectives: The administration of antifibrinolytics has been shown to be effective in reducing blood loss and the need for transfusions in surgeries. However, few studies have evaluated these drugs in cancer surgery.
Aline Menezes Sampaio +7 more
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Synthesis and Hemostatic Activity of New Amide Derivatives
Eight dipeptides containing antifibrinolytic agents (tranexamic acid, aminocaproic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)benzoic acid, and glycine—natural amino acids) were synthesized in a three-step process with good or very good yields.
Lukasz Banach +9 more
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Antifibrinolytic role of a bee venom serine protease inhibitor that acts as a plasmin inhibitor. [PDF]
Bee venom is a rich source of pharmacologically active substances. In this study, we identified a bumblebee (Bombus ignitus) venom Kunitz-type serine protease inhibitor (Bi-KTI) that acts as a plasmin inhibitor.
Young Moo Choo +7 more
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Disseminated intravascular and intracardiac thrombosis after cardiopulmonary bypass
Massive intracardiac and intravascular thrombosis is a rare complication following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Most of the cases of the disseminated thrombosis have been reported in patients undergoing complex cardiac surgeries and those receiving ...
Deepak K Tempe +4 more
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Anti-fibrinolytic agents in post partum haemorrhage: a systematic review
Background Post partum haemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal death worldwide. It also contributes to maternal morbidity as women may require a hysterectomy to control bleeding, or may require a blood transfusion, which can transmit viral infections.
Blackhall Karen +4 more
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Perioperative hyperfibrinolysis – physiology and pathophysiology
Introduction and objectives: The role of the anesthesiologist in the perioperative management of hemostasis has attracted increasing attention. The fibrinolytic system participates in hemostasis, removing clots after repair of the vascular injury.
David Silveira Marinho
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