Journal of Clinical Trials
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0870
ISSN: 2167-0870
Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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The Application of Thromboelastography and Rotational Thromboelastometry in Deep Vein Thrombosis
Author(s): Cheng Fan*
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a common venous thromboembolism disorder and a major cause of hospital-related morbidity and mortality. Comprehensive assessment of DVT related coagulation abnormalities may help to early identify and prevent this life-threatening complication. Conventional coagulation assays lack sufficient information of the clotting of whole blood and are of limited value in the assessment of coagulation status of patients with DVT. In contrast, whole-blood viscoelastic coagulation tests including Thromboelastography (TEG) and Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) allow rapid identification of coagulation disorders. TEG/ROTEM have shown promising efficacy in identifying patients with increased risk of DVT and are predictive for the occurrence of DVT. Furthermore, TEG/ROTEM has been demonstrated effective in detecting DVT related hypercoagulability and identifying DVT. .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0870.22.12.506