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  2. Activated clotting time - Wikipedia

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    Activated clotting time (ACT), also known as activated coagulation time, is a test of coagulation. [1] [2]The ACT test can be used to monitor anticoagulation effects, such as from high-dose heparin before, during, and shortly after procedures that require intense anticoagulant administration, such as cardiac bypass, interventional cardiology, thrombolysis, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation ...

  3. Thromboelastography - Wikipedia

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    The remainder of the TEG parameters do not differ between a standard and RapidTEG. A heparinase TEG is used to assess for heparin-associated anticoagulation as the cause of hemorrhage. It is used most commonly following cardiopulmonary bypass procedures where heparin is reversed using protamine intraoperatively. In instances where a patient ...

  4. Thromboembolism - Wikipedia

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    The mainstay of VTE management is anticoagulation therapy, which prevents thrombus propagation and embolization. Such treatment reduces the risk of recurrence. [ 5 ] [ 4 ] [ 1 ] The choice and duration of anticoagulation depend on the individual patient's risk factors, bleeding risk, and preferences.

  5. Thrombophilia - Wikipedia

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    Thrombophilia testing after venous thromboembolism(VTE) provoked by surgery, on the other hand, is not recommended, because the risk of recurrence is low. Some experts argue that unprovoked VTE requires indefinite (lifelong) anticoagulation and therefore performing thrombophilia testing will not affect management. Nearly all recommendations in ...

  6. Hemarthrosis - Wikipedia

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    The tests also include MRI, ultrasound and X-ray test, which give better information about the joint inflammation. [7] Although MRI is superior method for this assessment, the US using the HEAD-US method performed by paediatric radiologists is a reliable tool for detection and quantification of haemophilic arthropathy in children in comparison ...

  7. Left atrial appendage occlusion - Wikipedia

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    Most patients can tolerate anticoagulation for years (and even decades) without serious side effects. However, there are certain subsets of individuals who are unable to tolerate anticoagulation, and may be subject to increased bleeding or hematological risks. These patients may be good candidates for LAAO: [5]

  8. Business owners should not forget anti-money laundering rule ...

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    Small business owners should not forget about a rule — currently in legal limbo — that would require them to register with an agency called the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN ...

  9. Rectus sheath hematoma - Wikipedia

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    The hematoma may be caused by either rupture of the epigastric artery or by a muscular tear. Several factors have been identified as predisposing risks for rectus sheath hematoma, including coughing, straining, exercise, hypertension , obesity , previous abdominal surgery , subcutaneous injection , trauma and anticoagulant therapy .