Abstract 4137942: Comparing Outcomes in Low versus High Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time-guided Anticoagulation Monitoring during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

• Published in: Circulation (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 150; no. Suppl_1; p. A4137942
• Main Authors: Khoury, Fadi, Ma, Mariel, Specht, Hayley, Chiang, I-Hui
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hagerstown, MD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 12.11.2024
• Subjects: Anticoagulation; Advanced life support; Extracorporeal circulation

Introduction: Systemic anticoagulation in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) aims to reduce the risk of patient and circuit thrombosis, but requires monitoring due to risk of bleeding. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is one of many tests utilized for this purpose. However, it la...