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What test is performed to diagnose conditions associated with abnormal bleeding and to monitor anticoagulant therapy?
Prothrombin time
Is thin blood surgery risk?
If by thin blood you mean you are on anticoagulant, then yes it is a risk for any surgery. You can get excessive bleeding and ideally you will have to stop anticoagulant therapy a few days before surgery
What term means bleeding from lungs?
Pneumorrhagia means bleeding from the lungs.Bleeding from the lungs is called pneumorrhagia
What is wilsarin?
It's a rat and mouse poison which is a strong anticoagulant. It works by causing internal bleeding which results in death.
What risks are associated with pallidotomy?
Pallidotomy is major surgery on the brain. It may cause excessive bleeding, and care must be taken in patients susceptible to uncontrolled bleeding or who are on anticoagulant therapy.
What is a pulmonary aneurysm?
A pulmonary aneurysm is the bulging of the pulmonary artery, usually because of pressure caused by a clot or blockage. The aneurysm can become too large and burst, causing life threatening bleeding
Which test is used to diagnose conditions associated with abnormal bleeding and to monitor anticoagulant therapy?
1. INR (international normalised ratio) 2. aPTT
What are the drug interactions associated with taking horse chestnut?
Not to be taken by those with bleeding disorders or taking anticoagulant drugs. Increases the blood thinning activity of warfarin or aspirin.
what does stuck mean?
"Bleed like a stuck pig" is a phrase used to describe profuse bleeding, originating from a hog slaughtering technique whereby the pig is stabbed in a main artery, usually with an anticoagulant on the device used for stabbing, and dies by bleeding profusely.
Can a Repairbe made on a cut pulmonary artery?
When a pulmonary artery has been cut, this can cause excessive bleeding. A cut pulmonary artery can be repaired through open heart surgery.
What happened when you accidentally touched a sharp object?
Accidentally touching a sharp object can cause a cut or puncture in the skin. This can result in pain, bleeding, and potentially an open wound that may require cleaning and bandaging to prevent infection. If the injury is severe or does not stop bleeding, seek medical attention.
What is the prothrombin time test used to for?
The prothrombin time test is used to measure how long it takes for blood to clot. It is primarily used to monitor the effectiveness of anticoagulant medications, assess a person's risk of excessive bleeding, and diagnose bleeding disorders or liver disease.
