abstract：:Plasma-derived factor concentrates are important in the management of von Willebrand disease (VWD). We review the current literature regarding pharmacokinetic studies of von Willebrand factor (VWF) concentrates used to treat VWD. Using additional local experience of a crossover pharmacokinetic (PK) study comparing a c...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Favaloro EJ,Kershaw G,McLachlan AJ,Lloyd J

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombocytosis is frequently (10 to 57%) observed in cancer patients. Although the mechanisms underlying thrombocytosis are not yet fully elucidated, tumor-derived factors with thrombopoietin-like activity, growth factors, platelet-derived microparticles, and factors released from bone marrow endothelial cells as well...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Sierko E,Wojtukiewicz MZ

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clotting activation occurs frequently in cancer. Tissue factor (TF), the most potent initiator of coagulation, is expressed aberrantly in many types of malignancy and is involved not only in tumor-associated hypercoagulability but also in promoting tumor angiogenesis and metastasis via coagulation-dependent and coagul...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Amirkhosravi A,Meyer T,Amaya M,Davila M,Mousa SA,Robson T,Francis JL

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombophilia includes multiple inherited and acquired risk factors that determine a shift in the balance of procoagulant and anticoagulant factors promoting hypercoagulability, which is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). VTE is characterized by more common clinical manifestations, such...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Lussana F,Dentali F,Ageno W,Kamphuisen PW

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The key reason behind the success of heparin in thrombosis and beyond is its polypharmacological sites of action for the prevention and treatment of multifactorial diseases that will only benefit slightly with single pharmacological mechanism-based agents. Thromboembolic disorders are driven by hypercoagulable, hypera...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Mousa SA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persons with hematologic malignancies bleed for a variety of reasons, including alterations in platelet function and numbers, clotting factor deficiencies, circulating anticoagulants, and defects in vascular integrity. The management of bleeding begins with a full characterization of the hemostatic defect. Vitamin K d...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Green D

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), once highly fatal, has emerged as the most curable subtype of acute myeloid leukemia in adults. Cure is now expected in approximately 70 to 90% of patients when treatment includes all- TRANS retinoic acid (ATRA) combined with anthracycline-based chemotherapy. Early mortality most of...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Tallman MS,Abutalib SA,Altman JK

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the early 1980s, the first external quality assessment schemes (EQAS) regarding parameters of the coagulation laboratory were established in the daily routine of German laboratories. At present, the EQAS performed by INSTAND offers a wide range of global and single parameters of thrombosis and hemostasis. Only the ...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Spannagl M,Dick A,Reinauer H

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multislice detector spiral computed tomography (MSCT) is a noninvasive modality for visualization and evaluation of atherosclerosis in vivo in different arterial beds. Rapid technical advances led to a significant improvement of the diagnostic accuracy of coronary MSCT angiography. The most popular clinical applicatio...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Schroeder S,Kopp AF,Burgstahler C

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in industrial countries, is multifactorial. Atherogenesis, the development of atherosclerotic lesions, is initiated by a mechanical or functional injury of the endothelium. The function of the endothelium is influenced by multiple factor...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Siegel-Axel DI,Gawaz M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seminal vesicle protein 4 (SV-IV) is a highly flexible molecule that in aqueous solution behaves as a concentration-dependent self-associating system in which the degree of association (monomer <--> dimer <--> trimer equilibrium) seems to be related to its biological activities. This review reports the functional role...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Metafora S,Esposito C,Caputo I,Lepretti M,Cassese D,Dicitore A,Ferranti P,Stiuso P

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been no reports on acute pulmonary embolism (APE) after earthquakes. Our aim was to clarify the actual the occurrence of APE following the 2004 Mid Niigata Prefecture earthquake in Japan, and to assess the risk factors for APE after the event. We sent questionnaires to 122 hospitals in the Niigata Prefectur...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Sakuma M,Nakamura M,Hanzawa K,Kobayashi T,Kuroiwa M,Nakanishi N,Miyahara Y,Tanabe N,Yamada N,Kuriyama T,Kunieda T,Sugimoto T,Nakano T,Shirato K

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral anticoagulants (OAs) are the drugs of choice for the prevention of recurrence and death in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Oral anticoagulant treatment (OAT) aims to retard blood coagulation to obtain maximum protection against thromboembolic events with the lowest risk of bleeding. The intensity of O...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Pengo V

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombotic events are uncommon disorders in childhood but increasingly recognized due to the progress made in the understanding of the hemostasis system and the importance of thromboembolic disorders in children. Multiple clinical underlying conditions and prothrombotic disorders contribute to the development of throm...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Tormene D,Gavasso S,Rossetto V,Simioni P

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:von Willebrand disease (vWD) is the commonest bleeding disorder in women. More than 70% of women with vWD suffer from menorrhagia and half of them suffer from dysmenorrhea. There is also the risk of hemorrhage with ovulation and mid-cycle pain. These have a significant effect on all aspects of quality of life. vWD als...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Kadir RA,Chi C

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased prevalence of the laboratory diagnosis of von Willebrand disease (vWD) in women presenting with menorrhagia has raised concerns regarding certain specifics in vWD testing in women, including when vWD testing should be done in relation to menses and whether testing should be done while the patient is not ...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Kouides PA

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The selection of treatment for patients with polycythemia vera (PV) still is the subject of much discussion among hematologists. It is emphasized that important physiologic and pathogenic components of the illness relate not only to the erythroid cell, but also to the megakaryocyte. Both play essential roles in causin...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Silver RT

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of the JAK2 V617F mutation in patients with myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs) represents a major breakthrough in our understanding of the pathogenesis of these diseases. One year after its discovery, an impressive number of publications appeared. These articles confirmed most of the initial result...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Villeval JL,James C,Pisani DF,Casadevall N,Vainchenker W

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 5 to 7% of patients with hemophilia A have inhibitory antibodies to factor (F) VIII, which increases to approximately 13% in patients with severe disease. The strongest determinant of the risk of inhibitor development identified is the type of mutation in the FVIII gene that gives rise to the disease. Ho...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Lee CA,Lillicrap D,Astermark J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet-lowering therapy in myeloproliferative disorders includes cytostatic drugs, mainly hydroxyurea, interferon alpha, and anagrelide. Anagrelide is the latest addition to the therapeutic arsenal, and the basis for its use is reviewed. The platelet-lowering efficacy is 70 to 80% in essential thrombocythemia, and t...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Birgegard G

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleeding can be a serious complication of surgery, and topical thrombin is widely used as an adjunct to hemostasis in diverse surgical settings. The potent hemostatic properties of thrombin derive from its ability to activate platelets directly to aggregate and adhere to damaged vessels and to catalyze the formation s...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Bishop PD,Lewis KB,Schultz J,Walker KM

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations in the genes for three complement regulators-complement factor H (CFH), membrane cofactor protein (MCP), and factor I (IF)-have now been described in patients with atypical HUS. The functional effects of these mutations have been studied in detail and have been shown to affect secretion, expression, and regu...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Kavanagh D,Goodship TH

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the pathogenesis of vascular disease, inflammation and coagulation play a pivotal role. Increasing evidence points to an extensive cross-talk between these two systems, whereby inflammation not only leads to activation of coagulation, but coagulation also considerably affects inflammatory activity. Tissue factor (T...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Levi M,van der Poll T,ten Cate H

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) after hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) or solid-organ transplantation is a serious complication that may be associated with diverse clinical conditions. The reported incidence varies widely, in part due to different diagnostic criteria. Currently, the diagnosis is based m...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Qu L,Kiss JE

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The articular problems of patients with hemophilia begin in infancy when minor injuries result in hemarthroses. Early continuous prophylaxis (from cradle to college) is of paramount importance because the immature skeleton is very sensitive to the complications of hemophilia; severe structural deficiencies may develop...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Rodriguez-Merchan EC,Heim M

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been used as a noninvasive method for monitoring the real-time oxygenation status in areas such as the brain and striated muscle. Because the oxygenation status of the placenta is closely related to the fetal condition, monitoring placental oxygenation through the maternal abdomen...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Kakogawa J,Sumimoto K,Ho E,Kanayama N

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelets possess three P2 receptors: two (P2Y (1) and P2Y (12)) are receptors for adenosine diphosphate (ADP), and one (P2X1) is a receptor for adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The P2Y (1) receptor, which is coupled to Gq and phospholipase C-beta, is responsible for mobilization of ionized calcium from internal stores a...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Cattaneo M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current evidence indicates that prolonged air travel predisposes to venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. An effect is seen once travel duration exceeds 6 to 9 hours and becomes obvious in long-haul passengers traveling for 12 or more hours. A recent records linkage study found that increase in thrombosis rate amo...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Gallus AS

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombophilia can be defined as an increased tendency to thrombosis. There are several defined risk factors for thrombosis, and these are generally separated into acquired and congenital factors. Congenital risk factors include deficiencies or defects in natural anticoagulants, such as antithrombin, protein C and prot...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Favaloro EJ

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most acute coronary syndromes result from a platelet-rich occlusion of the coronary arteries. Antiplatelet drugs are of proven efficacy in preventing myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and stroke. However, not all patients on aspirin (ASA) benefit. We studied the phenomenon of aspirin resistance with a simple and...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Crowe B,Abbas S,Meany B,de Haan J,Cahill MR

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet-dependent thrombosis is an important part of the pathophysiology of both percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Data support the use of acute therapies that interfere with platelets to provide clinical benefit to patients presenting with acute cardiovascular disease. The ...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Harrington RA

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with end-stage renal disease suffer from complex hemostatic disorders. Uremic patients show a bleeding diathesis that is mainly due to abnormalities of primary hemostasis; in particular, platelet dysfunction and impaired platelet-vessel wall interaction. However, despite decreased platelet function, these pat...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Boccardo P,Remuzzi G,Galbusera M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For most cells the nucleus takes center stage. Not only is it the largest organelle in eukaryotic cells, it carries most of the genome and transcription of DNA to RNA largely takes place in the nucleus. Because transcription is a major step in gene regulation, the absence of a nucleus is limiting from a biosynthetic s...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Weyrich AS,Lindemann S,Tolley ND,Kraiss LW,Dixon DA,Mahoney TM,Prescott SP,McIntyre TM,Zimmerman GA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Each bone marrow megakaryocyte (MK) releases thousands of platelets into the circulation, and the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms recently have received intense scrutiny. Genetic studies are beginning to clarify the mechanisms by which transcription factors help distinguish MK progenitors from other blood...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Schulze H,Shivdasani RA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protamine sulfate has been used for many years to reverse the effects of unfractionated heparin, but it can cause hemodynamic changes and other serious side effects. Platelet factor 4 (PF4) is a naturally occurring protein synthesized in megakaryocytes and eventually stored in the alpha granules of platelets for later...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Mixon TA,Dehmer GJ

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present three clinical cases that illustrate some of the key features of the diagnosis and management of immune-mediated heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). The importance of having a high clinical suspicion for HIT in the appropriate clinical setting is emphasized. Early therapeutic decisions should be based o...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Smith KJ,Call JT,Sane DC

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemophilia A and B gene therapy requires long-term and stable expression of coagulation factor VIII (FVIII) or factor IX (FIX), respectively, and would need to compare favorably with protein replacement therapy. Onco-retroviral and lentiviral vectors are attractive vectors for gene therapy of hemophilia. These vectors...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Van Damme A,Chuah MK,Collen D,VandenDriessche T

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The quiescent vascular system in the adult body represents the imbalanced net outcome of overproduction of endogenous angiogenesis inhibitors and reduced levels of angiogenic factors. While some endogenous inhibitors are expressed under physiological conditions, they can also be generated in association with tumor gro...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Cao Y,Xue L

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are now universally accepted as drugs of choice for postsurgical prophylaxis and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Currently, these agents are also being developed for the treatment of various cardiovascular conditions. Because of manufacturing differences, each of the LMWH...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Fareed J,Ma Q,Florian M,Maddineni J,Iqbal O,Hoppensteadt DA,Bick RL

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the clinical characteristics of pregnancy histories and subsequent pregnancy outcomes of 13 women who tested positive for anticardiolipin beta2-glycoprotein I antibody (aCLbeta2GPI). Six of the 13 women had a history of recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA). The prevalence of aCLbeta2GPI syndrome among women...

journal_title：Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

authors： Yamada H,Kato EH,Morikawa M,Shimada S,Ebina Y,Sakuragi N,Suzuki S,Minakami H

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00