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[PROCURING OF ІNTRAOPERATIVE HEMOSTASIS IN REVASCULARIZATION INTERVENTIONS]
Klinichna Khirurhiia
|October 2, 2018
Summary
This study on vascular surgery patients found hypercoagulation post-operation due to thrombinemia. Early heparin use is crucial for preventing blood clots and improving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Hemostasis
- Thrombosis
Background:
- Atherosclerotic disease affects aorta and lower extremity arteries, requiring revascularization.
- Surgical intervention can lead to hypercoagulation in the early postoperative period.
- This hypercoagulation is linked to thrombinemia and reduced fibrinolytic activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze hemostasis management in patients undergoing revascularization for atherosclerotic disease.
- To investigate the causes of postoperative hypercoagulation.
- To establish optimal thromboprophylaxis strategies.
Main Methods:
- Studied 106 patients operated on for atherosclerotic affection of the aorta and lower extremity arteries.
- Monitored hemostasis parameters in the early postoperative period.
- Evaluated the efficacy of different heparin protocols.
Main Results:
- Hypercoagulation syndrome was observed post-surgery, characterized by thrombinemia and fibrinolytic depression.
- Non-fractionated heparins administered immediately post-operation effectively impacted the thrombin-fibrinogen factor (factor IIa).
- Prolonged thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular heparins (targeting factor Xa) aligned with established standards.
Conclusions:
- Immediate postoperative administration of non-fractionated heparin is necessary to manage the thrombin-fibrinogen factor.
- Continued thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular heparin is essential for preventing postoperative complications.
- This approach addresses hypercoagulation by targeting key factors in the hemocoagulant cascade.
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