Hemostatic analysis of a patient undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery with argatroban anticoagulation.

This case describes the impact of argatroban and off-pump coronary revascularization on hemostasis as assessed by conventional hemostatic measures and Thrombelastography in a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Hemodilution with albumin, but not Hextend, results in hypercoagulability as assessed by Thrombelastography in rabbits: role of heparin-dependent serpins and factor VIII complex.

Unlabelled: Isovolemic hemodilution (IVHD) has been advocated as an effective method of reducing the need for transfusion but has been associated with hypercoagulability. We tested the hypothesis that IVHD enhances hemostatic function by decreasing circulating antithrombin activity in rabbits. Furthermore, it was determined whether different replacement solutions would affect hemostasis.