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Activated Clotting Time and Haemostatic Complications in Patients Receiving ECMO Support: A Systematic Review

Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) requires systemic anticoagulation to prevent clotting, typically using unfractionated heparin (UFH). However, anticoagulation carries a bleeding risk, necessitating monitoring. Activated clotting time (ACT) is..

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Prothrombin Complex Concentrate vs. Fresh Frozen Plasma in Adult Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery – A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (PROPHESY…

Summary There is equipoise regarding the use of prothrombin complex concentrate vs. fresh frozen plasma in bleeding patients undergoing cardiac surgery. We performed a pilot randomised controlled trial to determine..

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