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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Hemostasis
  • Fibrinolysis

Background:

  • The fibrinolytic system is crucial for clot removal after vascular injury.
  • Anesthesiologists' role in perioperative hemostasis management is gaining attention.
  • Antifibrinolytic agents have been studied for reducing bleeding and transfusions in diverse surgical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review perioperative features of the fibrinolytic system.
  • To enhance anesthesiologists' understanding of normal and abnormal fibrinolysis.
  • To explore the rationale for antifibrinolytic use and recent outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of fibrinolytic physiology and its perioperative behavior.
  • Discussion of pathophysiological mechanisms relevant to anesthesiology.
  • Classification of perioperative scenarios related to fibrinolysis.

Main Results:

  • Fibrinolysis plays a key role in post-injury clot resolution.
  • Several surgical conditions may benefit from antifibrinolytic drug use.
  • Limited publications exist on perioperative fibrinolytic system characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding fibrinolysis is vital for anesthesiologists.
  • Antifibrinolytics offer potential benefits in managing perioperative bleeding.
  • Further focus on perioperative fibrinolysis is warranted.