Coagulopathy
Conditions
Brief summary
Prolonged extracorporeal circulation (ECC) for cardiac surgery results in coagulation abnormalities, most of which related to the direct, time dependent effect of the polymer tubing and the pump rollers on the thrombocytes. Significant evidence demonstrates the effect of the duration of cardiopulmonary bypass on thrombocytes number and function, as well as on postoperative coagulopathy
Detailed description
Quantification of the effect of ECC duration on blood coagulation and platelet number and function * Observational study on 20 patients undergoing prolonged ECC * Blood sampling every 30 minutes for platelet count, platelet adhesion markers and coagulation studies * Blood test to be performed in Rambam Blood Bank Laboratory
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* adults over 18 yo * scheduled for prolonged cardiac surgery requiring ECC time over 3 hours
Exclusion criteria
* documented coagulopathy * antiplatelet therapy other then aspirin
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Platelet function apoptosis markers | 1st sample - less than 10 minutes after induction of anesthesia, 2nd sample - less than 3 minutes after termination of CPB, 3rd sample - 10 minutes after protamine administration for heparin reversal, after termination of CPB | Platelet apoptosis by annexin V (Flow cytometry) |
| Change in Platelet function activation markers | 1st sample - less than 10 minutes after induction of anesthesia, 2nd sample - less than 3 minutes after termination of CPB, 3rd sample - 10 minutes after protamine administration for heparin reversal, after termination of CPB | Platelet activation by P-selectin (Flow cytometry) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in platelet count over time | Every 30 minutes - starting less than 10 minutes after induction of anesthesia, and for 7 hours or until termination of CPB and protamine administration - whichever comes first |