Thromboelastography
Author:
Mikael Häggström, M.D. [note 1]
Interpretation
Following are examples of thromboelastography patterns and recommended treatments.[1][2]
Condition | Appearance | Main treatment |
---|---|---|
Normal | ||
Hemodilution or clotting factor deficiency | Fresh frozen plasma | |
Fibrinogen deficiency | Cryoprecipitate | |
Low or dysfunctional platelets | Platelets | |
Thrombosis | Anticoagulant | |
Primary fibrinolysis | Antifibrinolytics or tranexamic acid | |
Secondary fibrinolysis | Treating disseminated intravascular coagulation |
Notes
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References
- ↑ Collins S, MacIntyre C, Hewer I (2016). "Thromboelastography: Clinical Application, Interpretation, and Transfusion Management. ". AANA J 84 (2): 129–34. PMID 27311154. Archived from the original. .
- ↑ Kreitzer NP, Bonomo J, Kanter D, Zammit C (2015). "Review of Thromboelastography in Neurocritical Care. ". Neurocrit Care 23 (3): 427–33. doi: . PMID 26275677. Archived from the original. .
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