Cryoprecipitate


   Cryoprecipitate is a rich source of fibrinogen and also contains VWF, Factor VIII and XIII. Cryoprecipitate is indicated in the treatment of:
  • Microvascular or massive bleeding in patients with either a clinical picture suggestive of a low fibrinogen concentration (for example DIC); or a confirmed low fibrinogen concentration of less that 0.8 to 1.0 g/L.
  • von Willebrand’s disease or Hemophilia A only if factor concentrates are unavailable and DDAVP is unavailable or ineffective.
Cryoprecipitate; ©qscalpel (photo by Adam Szulewski)    
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