2015
Is thrombin time too sensitive to dabigatran anticoagulation for clinical decision making in the setting of acute hemorrhage?
Siddon AJ, Rinder HM, Hendrickson JE, Tormey CA. Is thrombin time too sensitive to dabigatran anticoagulation for clinical decision making in the setting of acute hemorrhage? Annals Of Hematology 2015, 94: 1413-1414. PMID: 26027859, DOI: 10.1007/s00277-015-2406-z.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Lupus anticoagulant testing and anticoagulation do not mix: quantitation of discrepant results and potential approaches to reduce false positives
Chandler JB, Torres R, Rinder HM, Tormey CA. Lupus anticoagulant testing and anticoagulation do not mix: quantitation of discrepant results and potential approaches to reduce false positives. British Journal Of Haematology 2014, 167: 704-707. PMID: 25041401, PMCID: PMC7024602, DOI: 10.1111/bjh.13030.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Pathology Consultation on Monitoring Direct Thrombin Inhibitors and Overcoming Their Effects in Bleeding Patients
Winkler AM, Tormey CA. Pathology Consultation on Monitoring Direct Thrombin Inhibitors and Overcoming Their Effects in Bleeding Patients. American Journal Of Clinical Pathology 2013, 140: 610-622. PMID: 24124139, DOI: 10.1309/ajcp9vjs6kuknchw.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect thrombin inhibitorAvailable direct thrombin inhibitorThrombin inhibitorsDegree of anticoagulationLife-threatening bleedsExperimental animal modelsSupportive careBleeding patientsCase reportClinical trialsFactor concentratesRoutine coagulationAnticoagulant effectPharmacologic propertiesAnimal modelsThrombin timeTransfusion productsPathology consultationAnticoagulationDrug concentrationsLaboratory assessmentNewer assaysDrug removalBleedingPrimary author