In conclusion, monitoring intravenous UFH infusions with the anti-Xa HA compared to aPTT results in a more ... and fewer laboratory tests and heparin dosage changes. Our results provide additional ...

Unfractionated Heparin (UFH): A type of anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting by inhibiting certain clotting factors in the blood. Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT): A laboratory ...

or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HITT). History of thrombocytopenia with pentosan polysulfate. Hypersensitivity to pork products. When blood coagulation testing is not feasible.

The most common methods for monitoring UFH are the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and antifactor Xa heparin assay (anti-Xa HA), but both present challenges, and the optimal method to ...