Thrombus Formation Time in Hemophilia An In Vitro Study

Summary

An in vitro study was performed with 14 hemophilia-A patients, using a simple wheel with an electrically driven motor to form thrombi.

The findings are discussed in relationship to normal thrombi and a direct comparison was made in regard to rate of thrombus formation, thrombus length and morphological differences.

A relationship between the above and clinical severity of the disease with some speculations on the possible role played by white and red cells on thrombus formation time, was also presented.

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