The interaction between platelets and factor VII/VIIa.
This is a clearly written article detailing the mechanism of action of rFVIIa and its interaction with tissue factor and platelets leading to its hemostatic effect in hemophilia patients with […]
Possible role of recombinant activated factor VII (RFVIIa) in the control of hemorrhage associated with massive trauma.
This is a report on the largest series on the use of rFVIIa in treating patients suffering from uncontrolled bleeding as a result of trauma in spite of surgical treatment […]
The effect of recombinant factor VIIa on coagulopathic pigs with grade V liver injuries.
This study illustrates one of the unusual situations in Medicine where evidence of drug efficacy in human preceded animal studies. After the publication of several case reports on the effectiveness […]
In vivo effect of haemodilution with saline on coagulation: a randomized controlled trial.
The study design does not explore the possibility that hemorrhage and/or hypovolemia could contribute to hypercoagulability, as control group had no blood withdrawn. It would be good to see further […]
Potential role for rFVIIa in transfusion medicine.
This a thorough and comprehensive review on the mechanism of action and various indications and uses of rFVIIa, highlighting the pivotal role of factor VII in hemostasis, as well as […]
Recombinant activated factor VII for adjunctive hemorrhage control in trauma.
This is a relatively new area for using rFVIIa, which is to treat uncontrolled haemorrhage in patients with severe trauma, following the earlier report of using rFVIIa successfully in treating […]
Influence of a new hydroxyethylstarch preparation (HES 130/ 0.4) on coagulation in cardiac surgical patients.
Note that volumes of Gelatine and Starch required to maintain CVP are no different between two groups, suggesting that the two solutions are equally effective as plasma volume expanders. However, […]
The effects of hydroxyethyl starches of varying molecular weights on platelet function.
This article is of interest in clinical decision-making related to starches usage. However, its interest is even higher for researchers in the field of volume replacement. – M. Mythen.