Hemostasis
Morawitz Coagulation Time Test: Principle and Procedure
Learn about the Morawitz coagulation time test. Understand the scheme and key steps of this method for assessing hemostasis.
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Hemostasis
Hemostasis
Hypercoagulation in Pregnancy by Thrombodynamics
Clinical case analysis: moderate hypercoagulation detected by thrombodynamics in a pregnant woman at 28 weeks. Thrombophilia screening algorithm.
Hemostasis
Differential Diagnosis of Thrombocytosis in Complete Blood Count
What to do when thrombocytosis exceeds 450,000/µL: common causes of reactive platelet elevation, the role of ferritin and CRP, and indications for genetic tests.
Hemostasis
Platelet Count in EDTA-Dependent Pseudothrombocytopenia
A clinical case review of analyzer vs. Fonio method discrepancies in platelet aggregation. Discusses causes of pseudothrombocytopenia and the citrate test.
Hemostasis
Ticagrelor-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
A case of ticagrelor-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP): microangiopathic hemolysis, schistocytosis in blood smear, and thrombocytopenia.
Hemostasis
Fibrin Formation and Fibrinolysis in Hemostasis
Mechanisms of fibrin formation and fibrinolysis: the role of thrombin, factor XIIIa, and the plasmin system in fibrin stabilization and complete clot formation.
Hemostasis
Macrothrombocytes in Blood Smear: Morphology and Size
Morphology of macrothrombocytes and reticulated platelets in blood smears: size criteria, MPV values, and causes in destructive thrombocytopenia.
Hemostasis
Thrombocytosis and Macroplatelets in Peripheral Blood Smear
Morphological picture of thrombocytosis in peripheral blood smear: microscopic evaluation of platelet count and detection of macroplatelets.
Hemostasis
Rendu-Osler Disease: Telangiectasias and Anemia
Rendu-Osler disease: causes of endothelial insufficiency, skin and mucous membrane telangiectasias, risk of occult GI bleeding and iron deficiency anemia.
Hemostasis
EDTA-Dependent Pseudothrombocytopenia: Platelet Aggregation
Causes of spurious thrombocytopenia on the analyzer: detection of large platelet aggregates in EDTA blood smear and rules for re-collection in a citrate tube.