CVPR 330 Blood, Coagulation and Hemostasis

This course provides detailed lectures regarding the composition of fluid blood including the formed elements and various components of plasma. The coagulation cascade is covered in depth with special attention to laboratory and point of care testing to monitor hemostasis. Coagulation abnormalities are described. Pharmacologic and blood component therapies for coagulopathies are covered. The use of blood products during cardiac surgery is presented and techniques of blood conservation are described.

Prerequisite

None

Content last updated on 9/1/2003

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