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Measurement of Factor V Activity in Human Plasma Using a Microplate Coagulation Assay
Published on: September 9, 2012
[Replacement therapy of coagulation factor preparations: antithrombin, FFP, PPSB, FXIII, rFVIIa]
1Abt. für Hämostaseologie, J.W.-Goethe-Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main. Scharrer@em.uni-frankfurt.de
Hamostaseologie
|June 1, 2005
Abstract:
Replacement therapy of coagulation factor preparations (AT, FFP, PPSB, FXIII, rFVIIa) are frequently used on the Intensive Care Units. Indications, dosage, specific effects and side effects have to be considered.
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