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Venous thrombosis and the "Wessler test"

D P Thomas1

  • 1University of North Carolina, School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27599-7035, USA.

Thrombosis and Haemostasis
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The Wessler test measures blood hypercoagulability in animals. This long-standing assay aids in understanding thrombosis and evaluating blood products and anticoagulants.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Science
  • Hematology
  • Thrombosis Research

Background:

  • The Wessler test is a validated animal model used for over 40 years.
  • It assesses in vivo hypercoagulability, a key factor in blood clot formation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the Wessler test's utility in thrombosis research.
  • To emphasize its role in evaluating blood product thrombogenicity.
  • To demonstrate its application in assessing anticoagulant effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • The Wessler test combines induced hypercoagulability with local venous stasis in animal models.
  • This method allows for the laboratory measurement of blood's tendency to clot.
  • It has been instrumental in studying venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Main Results:

  • The Wessler test has significantly advanced the understanding of venous thrombosis pathogenesis.
  • It has proven effective in assessing the thrombogenic potential of diverse blood products.
  • The test is valuable for assaying the efficacy of heparin and its fractions.

Conclusions:

  • The Wessler test remains a crucial tool in hematological research.
  • Its application extends to understanding clot formation and evaluating therapeutic agents.
  • Continued use of the Wessler test aids in developing safer blood products and treatments.

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