The optimal treatment of hemophilia has been evolving since the advent of factor VIII concentrates, continues to vary geographically, and remains a source of debate...
Keywords: Hemophilia, prophylaxis, on-demand, factor VIII, arthropathy, cost-benefit
10/2006 | Thrombosis and Haemostasis, SchattauerThe appropriate development of hemostasis encompasses a delicate equilibrium between anti- and prothrombotic forces developing during three distinct phases (primary hemostasis, coagulation and fibrinolysis) that are closely linked to each other and precisely regulated to close vessel wounds, promote vascular healing and maintain vessel patency...
Keywords: coagulation testing, Hemophilia, inherited bleeding disorders, laboratory testing, platelets
01/2007 | Clinical Chemical Laboratory Medicine, Walter de Gruyter