Ecarin modified rotational thrombelastometry: a point-of-care applicable alternative to monitor the direct thrombin inhibitor argatroban

Summary Purpose Adequate monitoring of the effect of the direct thrombin inhibitor argatroban may facilitate individualized dosing and perioperative management of anticoagulation. Ecarin Clotting Time is proposed for this purpose, but has the major disadvantage of limited availability. There is a po...

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