Activation of hemostasis in brain dead organ donors: an observational study.

BACKGROUND: Brain death is associated with a systemic inflammatory response resulting in diminished organ function in individuals transplanted with organs from brain dead donors. As inflammation is accompanied by activation of coagulation, we hypothesized that activation of hemostasis occurs in bra...

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Main Authors: Lisman, T, Leuvenink, H, Porte, R, Ploeg, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011