The coagulopathy of cirrhosis assessed by thromboelastometry and its correlation with conventional coagulation parameters

Background Thromboelastometry allows continuous registration of the blood viscoelastic changes upon activation by cephaline or tissue-factor plus calcium-chloride. The technique is used as a near-patient-testing device to guide transfusion in cardiac surgery or liver transplantation and less to investigate hemostasis in acquired or congenital coagulopathies. Aims (i) Review of the coagulopathy associated with cirrhosis and (ii) report on its...