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Case 74 – part 3
We have our 3rd and final case of the week! A 40 year old man who has a vasculitis ,who has been requiring plasma exchange, needs to have a new line put in for exchange. The renal team are concerned … Continue reading
Posted in Acquired bleeding, Anticoagulation
Tagged APTT, coagulation, coagulation screen, Heparin, Prolonged APTT, Thrombin time
Case 37 part 2 – summary
The key to this mini case was the history. The patient had had numerous previous operations without problems. Therefore inherited bleeding disorder is unlikely. The clotting screen had previously been normal so an acquired problem is what we’re dealing with. … Continue reading
Posted in Anticoagulation, Inherited bleeding
Tagged APTT, coagulation, FFP, Heparin
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Case 37 part 2 – update 1
Here are some results that may help: PT 14s (11-14s) APTT 56s (33-40s) Fibrinogen (Clauss) 6.9g/L (1.5-4.5g/L) Thrombin time 38s (15-19) Questions What has happened here? Please reply to us (@teamhaem) on Twitter and always include #teamhaem to allow others … Continue reading
Case 37 part 2 – the beginning
The APTT can be rather sneaky at times! In part one of this case we saw how the APTT can be prolonged in factor deficiencies. You are working in a small hospital and the surgical team request fresh frozen plasma for … Continue reading
Case 1 – summary
Thank you for your comments about anticoagulation management in HIT. Argatroban and danaparoid would be appropriate anticoagulants to use in this setting. Lepirudin is no longer available, having been recently withdrawn from Europe. Fondaparinux would not be suitable at this … Continue reading
Posted in Anticoagulation, Platelet disorders, Thrombosis
Tagged Cardiovascular, Heparin, HIT, thrombocytopenia
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Case 1 – update 1
Welcome back team. Thanks for your comments so far. On reviewing the case notes you find out the following: Mr X has had simple valve replacement but developed acute kidney injury and has been on CVVH for six days now … Continue reading
Posted in Anticoagulation, Platelet disorders, Thrombosis
Tagged Cardiovascular, Heparin, thrombocytopenia
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