Plasmin Inhibitor in Health and Diabetes: Role of the Protein as a Therapeutic Target
The vascular obstructive thrombus is composed of a mesh of fibrin fibers with blood cells trapped in these networks. Enhanced fibrin clot formation and/or suppression of fibrinolysis are associated with an increased risk of vascular occlusive events ...
Basmah Alsayejh +6 more
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Safety and Efficacy of Hospital Utilization of Tranexamic Acid in Civilian Adult Trauma Resuscitation [PDF]
Introduction: Patients with trauma-induced coagulopathies may benefit from the use of antifibrinolytic agents, such as tranexamic acid (TXA). This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of TXA in civilian adults hospitalized with traumatic hemorrhagic ...
Borger, Rodney +13 more
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The WOMAN Trial (World Maternal Antifibrinolytic Trial): tranexamic acid for the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage: an international randomised, double blind placebo controlled trial [PDF]
Background Each year, worldwide about 530,000 women die from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Of the deaths 99% are in low and middle income countries.
Haleema Shakur +35 more
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Dental extraction in patients rece iving dual antiplatelet therapy [PDF]
Background: Dual antiplatelet therapy consists of administering antiplatelet (antiaggregant) drugs (clopidogrel and aspirin) to prevent thrombotic processes, as a preventative measure in patients with acute coronary disease, or in patients ...
Calvo Guirado, José Luis +7 more
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving procedure that requires careful coagulation management. Indications for ECMO continue to expand, leading to more complicated patients treated by ECMO teams.
Lisa A. Hensch +5 more
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Minimal Dose of Tranexamic Acid Is Effective in Reducing Blood Loss in Complex Spine Surgeries: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study [PDF]
Study Design A randomized double-blind placebo controlled study. Purpose In the present study, we aimed to assess the efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing blood loss after laminectomy and posterolateral fusion of the spine.
Moslem Shakeri +6 more
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Evolving perspectives on blood transfusion in obstetric hemorrhage: a narrative review [PDF]
Globally, postpartum hemorrhage is still among the most significant factors in preventable maternal morbidity and mortality. Although early recognition and intervention have improved with advances in obstetric care, transfusion practices are often based ...
Yoon Ji Choi, Sang Hun Kim
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Tranexamic acid therapy in pediatric cardiac surgery:a single center study [PDF]
Background: We conducted a retrospective study of cyanotic and acyanotic patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass to determine the effect of tranexamic acid on blood loss and blood products administered during the operation in pediatric cardiac surgery.
Cioffi S +8 more
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On‐demand treatment of bleeds in haemophilia patients with inhibitors: strategies for securing and maintaining predictable efficacy with recombinant activated factor VII [PDF]
Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/90042/1/j.1365-2516.2011.02612.x ...
Abshire +38 more
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Lytic and mechanical stability of clots composed of fibrin and blood vessel wall components. [PDF]
Background Proteases expressed in atherosclerotic plaque lesions generate collagen fragments, release glycosaminoglycans (chondroitin sulfate [CS] and dermatan sulfate [DS]) and expose extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins (e.g.
Bóta, Attila +7 more
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