Key aspects in heparine monitoring for cardiovascular surgery and extracorporal life support.

Authors

  • Maribel Saldarriaga Hemostasis and Whole Blood Hemostasis Product Manager *Werfen LATAM Distribution Bogotá - Colombia
  • Silvia González Cotelo, B.C. Hemostasis and Whole Blood Hemostasis Product Manager *Werfen LATAM Distribution Bogotá - Colombia

Keywords:

Heparin, anticoagulation, antithrombin, activated coagulation time, partial thromboplastin time, Anti-Xa

Abstract

Heparin was the first drug to be used as an anticoagulant, and it is still valid until today, it is vital in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, as well as supporting in medical interventions, reducing the risks of thrombosis in the patients; In spite of its multiple benefits, its activity must be reviewed and controlled by coagulation tests, in order to avoid adverse effects such as hemorrhages and therefore the requirement of blood transfusions.

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Published

2019-12-03

How to Cite

Saldarriaga, M., & González Cotelo, S. (2019). Key aspects in heparine monitoring for cardiovascular surgery and extracorporal life support. Revista En Bomba, 3(2). Retrieved from https://revistaenbombaalap.org/index.php/bomba/article/view/101

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Artículo de revisión

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