Evaluation of coagulopathy on veno-arterial ECMO (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation using platelet aggregometry and standard tests: A narrative review

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an established therapy for patients with cardiac failure, pulmonary failure or cardiopulmonary failure. To suppress the activation of the coagulation cascade, anticoagulation is necessary. Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is typically used for achie...

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Main Authors: Poonam Malhotra Kapoor, Ameya Karanjkar, Vandana Bhardwaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2018-12-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejccm.2018.12.021
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