Sequential changes in factor VIII and platelets preceding deep vein thrombosis in patients with spinal cord injury

• Published in: British journal of haematology Vol. 45; no. 1; p. 143
• Main Authors: Rossi, E C, Green, D, Rosen, J S, Spies, S M, Jao, J S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.05.1980
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Factor VIII - metabolism; Female; Fibrinogen - metabolism; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Platelet Aggregation; Platelet Count; Spinal Cord Injuries - blood; Spinal Cord Injuries - complications; Thrombophlebitis - blood; Time Factors; von Willebrand Factor - analysis

The relationships between factor VIII associated activities, platelet function, and venous thrombosis were studied in 18 patients with lower limb paralysis following acute spinal cord injury (SCI). Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) was detected in 13 patients (72%). Eight of the 13 thromboses were document...