Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
hypothermia-induced platelet aggregation, fibrinogen funcationality
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Chemical Engineering
Abstract
Hypothermia-Induced Platelet Aggregation (HIPA) may pose a significant risk for patients undergoing some surgical procedures. During heart surgery, a patient’s core temperature is typically lowered to reduce tissue damage. Hall et al. (2002) observed that this caused blood platelet aggregation in ~30% of test subjects1 and increases post-operative neurological impairment after hypothermic coronary bypass surgery, possibly through occlusion of small blood vessels by platelet aggregates.2
Recommended Citation
Broderick, Adam and Solen, Dr. Ken
(2013)
"Hypothermia-Induced Platelet Aggregation and Fibrinogen Functionality,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1758.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1758