Mp13: important role of prothrombin time (pt) and partial thromboplastin time (ptt) in predicting tpa-related hemorrhagic transformation

Conclusions Higher PT/PTT level within 72 hr of IV tPA is early marker of tPA-induced HT. Whether these routine labs have value in symptomatic hemorrhage will require further study in a larger cohort. But this proof-of-concept study suggests that tPA efficacy can potentially be followed in real time. The development of a reliable blood test would be of clinical utility to gauge thrombolytic efficacy in real time to guide and triage adjunct treatments. Abstract MP13 Figure 1
Source: Journal of Investigative Medicine - Category: Research Authors: Tags: Moderated Poster, 11:45 PM - 1:05 PM, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Source Type: research