The relationship between INTEM/HEPTEM coagulation time ratio and heparin plasma concentration in obstetric patients: an exploratory in vitro investigation.

Daniel KatzLisa LeffertChloe GetrajdmanMatthew SisonDa Wi ShinHung-Mo LinAlex Butwick

Published in: Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie (2022)

The point-of-care IH CT ratio may be useful in identifying the presence of little to no heparin activity. Further research is needed to determine if this ratio can predict heparin activity in vivo.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
end stage renal disease
growth factor
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
computed tomography
pregnant women
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
magnetic resonance imaging
patient reported outcomes
contrast enhanced
patient reported
pet ct