Therapeutic Anticoagulation with Argatroban and Heparins Reduces Granulocyte Migration: Possible Impact on ECLS-Therapy?

• Main Authors: Andre Bredthauer (Author), Manuel Kopfmueller (Author), Michael Gruber (Author), Sophie-Marie Pfaehler (Author), Karla Lehle (Author), Walter Petermichl (Author), Timo Seyfried (Author), Diane Bitzinger (Author), Andreas Redel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi-Wiley, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction. Anticoagulants such as argatroban and heparins (low-molecular-weight and unfractionated) play an immense role in preventing thromboembolic complications in clinical practice. Nevertheless, they can also have a negative effect on the immune system. This study is aimed at investigating t...