Fibrinogen Level and Bleeding Risk During Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Using Tissue Plasminogen Activator

Conclusion:
A fibrinogen level <1.5 g/L during thrombolysis was not associated with an increased bleeding risk. However, larger dose and longer duration of thrombolysis were associated with increased bleeding risk.

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 15, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Lee, K., Istl, A., Dubois, L., DeRose, G., Forbes, T. L., Wiseman, D., Mujoomdar, A., Kribs, S., Power, A. H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research