PAI-1 and t-PA/PAI-1 complex potential markers of fibrinolytic bleeding after cardiac surgery employing cardiopulmonary bypass

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Enhanced bleeding remains a serious problem after cardiac surgery, and fibrinolysis is often involved. We speculate that lower plasma concentrations of plasminogen activator inhibitor – 1 (PAI-1) preoperatively and tissue plasminogen...

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Main Authors: Ozolina Agnese, Strike Eva, Jaunalksne Inta, Krumina Angelika, Bjertnaes Lars J, Vanags Indulis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2253/12/27