Coagulation in chronic liver disease and the use of prothrombin complex concentrate for an emergent procedure: a case report and review of literature
Synthetic dysfunction observed in cirrhosis results in altered production of procoagulants and anticoagulants that can lead to both bleeding and thrombotic events, respectively. In patients with decompensated cirrhosis, frequent hospital visits often require bedside procedures such as diagnostic par...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2018.1466600 |