Journal article
Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Calf Compression On Postoperative Thrombin and Plasmin Activity
Abstract
A previous study of neurosurgical patients demonstrated an imbalance between thrombin and plasmin action following surgery. The present study was designed to determine the effect of intermittent pneumatic calf compression on postoperative enzyme activity. Fibrinopeptide A (FPA) and B beta 1-42 levels, reflecting thrombin and plasmin action respectively, were measured daily in patients undergoing elective craniotomy. Two of 9 patients not …
Authors
Weitz J; Michelsen J; Gold K; Owen J; Carpenter D
Journal
Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 56, No. 02, pp. 198–201
Publisher
Thieme
Publication Date
1986
DOI
10.1055/s-0038-1661639
ISSN
0340-6245