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Coagulation
Coagulation factors, anticoagulants develop by six months in preterm infants
January 6th, 2005
Researchers from Finland have charted the development of selected coagulation factors and anticoagulants in preterm infants by the age of 6 months. "The development of the coagulation and anticoagulation system in preterm infants was assessed, with special emphasis on extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants and haemorrhagic or other complications after birth. "Coagulation factors II (prothrombin),V (FV),VII (FVII) and X (FX) were analysed at birth and at a corrected age of 6 months. In addition, antithrombin (AT), protein C (PC) and protein S (PS) were measured at 6 months, and DNA samples were tested for Factor V Leiden (R506Q)," wrote M....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-01-06)
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