Von Willebrand Factor-GP1b α Interactions in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients

Evaluate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients ’ platelet adhesion and aggregation under shear stress and determine whether addition of von Willebrand factor (VWF) concentrate improves platelet function. Also, explore whether reduced platelet adhesion and aggregation is associated with clinical bleeding during ECMO.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - December 27, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Michael Mazzeffi, Shaheer Hasan, Ezeldeen Abuelkasem, Michael Meyer, Kristopher Deatrick, Bradley Taylor, Zachary Kon, Daniel Herr, Kenichi Tanaka Tags: Original Article Source Type: research