Platelet activation and clotting cascade activation by dialyzers designed for high volume online hemodiafiltration

Discussion: Despite being pro‐thrombotic, with activation of platelets, and lymphocytes during passage through ECC, no macroscopic clotting, or increased TATs were noted during OL‐HDF, and no major differences between cellulosic and polysulphone dialyzers.
Source: Hemodialysis International - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research