Deranged Balance of Hemostasis and Fibrinolysis in Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Assessment and Relevance in Different Clinical Settings
Ecaterina Scărlătescu, Toshiaki Iba, Cheryl L. Maier, Hunter B. Moore, Maha Othman, Jean M. Connors, Jerrold H. Levy
Abstract
The disruption of hemostasis/fibrinolysis balance leads to disseminated intravascular coagulation, manifested clinically by bleeding or thrombosis, and multiorgan failure. This study reviews hemostatic assessment and therapeutic strategies that restore this balance in critically ill patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHemostasisFibrinolysisDisseminated intravascular coagulationCoagulationIntensive care medicineThrombosisBalance (ability)Internal medicinePhysical therapyTrauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, ResuscitationSepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management