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Evaluation of hypercoagulability in septic abortion.

H Graeff, E Ernst, J A Bocaz

    Haemostasis
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Septic abortion significantly elevates soluble fibrin monomer complexes (SFMC), indicating a hypercoagulable state. Early infection also shows increased SFMC, with heparin potentially reducing these levels.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Hematology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Septic abortion is a severe complication of pregnancy.
    • Understanding coagulation changes in septic abortion is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify soluble fibrin monomer complexes (SFMC) in patients with septic abortion.
    • To compare SFMC levels in septic abortion with infected, non-infected abortion, and normal pregnancies.
    • To investigate the effect of heparin on SFMC levels in septic abortion.

    Main Methods:

    • Quantitative gel filtration of beta-alanine precipitated plasma samples.
    • Measurement of relative and absolute SFMC levels.
    • Platelet count analysis and SFMC chain characterization.
    Keywords:
    Abortion, InducedAbortion, Septic--side effectsBiologyBlood Coagulation EffectsClinical ResearchDiseasesFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostconceptionHematological EffectsHemic SystemPhysiologyPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsReproductionResearch Methodology

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    Main Results:

    • SFMC levels were significantly increased in septic abortion compared to normal pregnancies and non-infected abortion (p < 0.001).
    • Infected abortion also showed elevated SFMC, even with unaltered platelet counts.
    • Heparin administration led to a decrease in SFMC in septic abortion patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Septic abortion is associated with a pronounced state of hypercoagulability, evidenced by elevated SFMC.
    • Increased SFMC may serve as an early indicator of infection-related coagulation abnormalities.
    • SFMC analysis provides valuable insights into the pathophysiology of septic abortion.