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Characterization of a prothrombotic phenotype using thrombin generation and thrombin activity in cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
Thrombosis research - 1 Feb 2023
Königsbrügge Oliver, Scheiner Bernhard, Simbrunner Benedikt, Semmler Georg, Quehenberger Peter, Pabinger-Fasching Ingrid, Trauner Michael, Mandorfer Mattias, Lisman Ton, Ay Cihan, Reiberger Thomas
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BACKGROUND: Patients with advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD) may develop a prothrombotic phenotype that seems to be more pronounced with more severe liver dysfunction. An imbalance of endogenous pro- and anticoagulants is not fully captured by routine coagulation assays. METHODS: In a cohort of ACLD patients undergoing hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement, we assessed thrombin generation (TGA)...
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