Coagulation

Studies from University of Zurich in the area of coagulation described

Published in Blood Weekly, March 12th, 2009

"We set out to investigate the predictors and time course for recanalization of spontaneous dissection of the cervical internal carotid artery (SICAD). We prospectively included 249 consecutive patients (mean age, 45 +/- 11 years) with 268 SICAD," researchers in Zurich, Switzerland report.

"Ultrasound examinations were performed at presentation, during the first month, and then at 3, 6, and 12 months, and clinical follow-ups after 3, 6, and 12 months. Of 268 SICADs, 20 (7.5%) presented with <= 50% stenosis, 31 (11.6%) with 51% to 80% stenosis, 92 (34.3%) with 81% to 99% stenosis, and 125 (46.6%) with an occlusion. Antithrombotic treatment included anticoagulation in...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-03-12)

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