Herein the authors report a case of a patient with APS undergoing PTE that highlights several limitations of the available coagulation monitoring strategies. The patient provided written consent for publication of the details of the case.
The safety and efficacy of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) for fluid resuscitation have not been fully evaluated, and adverse effects of HES on survival and renal function have been reported.
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, maintaining the circulation of blood and the oxygen content […]
