P5. Abstract Title: Characterization of Unfractionated Heparin Infusions in a Comprehensive Stroke Centre

Stroke patients with arterial or venous intraluminal thrombus (ILT) are at high risk of stroke recurrence and embolic or hemorrhagic complications. Treatment with anticoagulation remains challenging in this group of patients due to onset of action, efficacy, and risk of hemorrhage. Traditionally, unfractionated heparin (UFH) has been used due to its short half-life in the context of risk of hemorrhagic transformation of the infarct zone. Heparin nomograms and associated bolus dosing are not standardized in clinical practice across centres and patients can exhibit long epochs of time under or over the therapeutic PTT range.
Source: Thrombosis Research - Category: Hematology Authors: Source Type: research