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 | File:Normal thromboelastography.png | |
| Hemodilution or clotting factor deficiency | File:Thromboelastography in hemodilution or clotting factor deficiency.png | Fresh frozen plasma |
| Fibrinogen deficiency | File:Thromboelastography in fibrinogen deficiency.png | Cryoprecipitate |
| Low or dysfunctional platelets | File:Thromboelastography in low or dysfunctional platelets.png | Platelets |
| Thrombosis | File:Thromboelastography in thrombosis.png | Anticoagulant |
| Primary fibrinolysis | File:Thromboelastography in primary fibrinolysis.png | Antifibrinolytics or tranexamic acid |
| Secondary fibrinolysis | File:Thromboelastography in secondary fibrinolysis.png | Treating disseminated intravascular coagulation |
Notes
- ↑ For a full list of contributors, see article history. Creators of images are attributed at the image description pages, seen by clicking on the images. See Patholines:Authorship for details.
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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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