Recognizing the Signs of Cerebral Thrombosis: Remember the ‘FAST’ Principle to Prevent Stroke

Recognizing the Signs of Cerebral Thrombosis: Remember the 'FAST' Principle to Prevent Stroke

Cerebral Thrombosis Cerebral thrombosis is a type of ischemic stroke. Long-term hypertension leads to atherosclerosis of the cerebral artery walls. When the hardened plaque ruptures, platelets adhere, resulting in the formation of cerebral thrombosis. After the formation of cerebral thrombosis, it can lead to hemiplegia, aphasia, dementia, etc., and has the highest disability rate among … Read more

Exploring the Increased Risk of Early Non-Surgical Bleeding Related to DAPT and LAAO Postoperative Procedures

Device-related thrombosis (DRT) is one of the major postoperative complications following the implantation of a left atrial appendage occluder. Selecting the most effective antithrombotic strategy to prevent DRT in patients after LAAO has been a hot topic of interest. Recently, a study by Professor Jules Mesnier and others published in JACC indicated that early non-surgical … Read more

Clinical Significance of Plasma Protein C and Protein S Testing

Clinical Significance of Plasma Protein C and Protein S Testing

Plasma Protein C (protein C, PC)>>>> Normal Values PC: A chromogenic substrate method: (100. 24±13. 18) %.PC: Ag immunoelectrophoresis method: (102. 5±20. 1) %.>>>> Influencing Factors 1. It is best to use siliconized or plastic syringes; glass tubes need to be siliconized, as glass can activate the coagulation response.2. The ideal anticoagulant should be sodium … Read more