Thromboelastometric Maximum Clot Firmness in Platelet-Free Plasma Is Influenced by the Assay Used.

CONCLUSIONS:We speculate that FIBTEM and FIBTEM PLUS may contain stabilizing agents that enhance fibrin polymerization whereas FFTEG might contain less tissue factor than the ROTEM assays.
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Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia - June 3, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Schlimp CJ, Solomon C, Hochleitner G, Zipperle J, Redl H, Schöchl H Tags: Anesth Analg Source Type: research