| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5621903 | Thrombosis Research | 2017 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
When the anti-Xa level was 0.3-0.7Â IU/mL, the majority of samples from infants demonstrated a supra-therapeutic APTT, whilst adults tended to have a sub-therapeutic APTT. This may lead to under anticoagulation in infants or over anticoagulation in adults with risk of bleeding if APTT is used to monitor UFH. These results further strengthen existing evidence of the limitation of APTT in monitoring UFH. Discordance of APTT and anti-Xa level in adults and children may be due to elevation of fibrinogen level.
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Authors
D.R.J. Arachchillage, F. Kamani, S. Deplano, W. Banya, M. Laffan,