a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery
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heparin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | lipo-hepin, liquaemin |
| Type of | anticoagulant, anticoagulant medication, decoagulant, polyose, polysaccharide |
Examples of heparin
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The new method prevents destruction of those cells by coating them with heparin.
From the sciencedaily.com
Working with Baxter, the FDA devised a test that now identifies OSCS in heparin.
From the time.com
Heparin is often given to dialysis patients and people undergoing heart surgery.
From the washingtonpost.com
There have been similar recalls of Chinese-sourced heparin in Germany and Japan.
From the denverpost.com
Mosnier found that, indeed, the modified-version heparin promoted clot stability.
From the sciencedaily.com
In the heparin case, a Chinese-made component was linked to as many as 81 deaths.
From the newsobserver.com
The agency found no contamination in heparin batches made by the Schaumburg, Ill.
From the omaha.com
Heparin allergy can infrequently be a problem and can cause a low platelet count.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The most common treatment includes using heparin injections with low dose aspirin.
From the news-journalonline.com
- A polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery
- Heparin is a widely used injectable blood thinner. It is used to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (collectively known as venous thromboembolism) and is also used as part of the treatment of myocardial infarction and unstable angina. Heparin is used on the inside surfaces of various devices such as test tubes and kidney dialysis machines.
- A chemical released by basophils and mast cells that causes nearby tissues to become swollen and inflamed.
- A drug that helps prevent blood clots from forming. It belongs to the family of drugs called anticoagulants (blood thinners).
- An anticoagulant that exerts its activity by binding to antithrombin and greatly increasing its activity. The principal coagulation factors inhibited by heparin are Factors IIa and Xa. It is administered by intravenous or subcutaneous injection.
- A substance that slows the formation of blood clots. Heparin is made by the liver, lungs, and other tissues in the body and can also made in the laboratory. Heparin may be injected into muscle or blood to prevent or break up blood clots. It is a type of anticoagulant.
- A type of anticoagulant.
- Type of long chain sugar that is found especially in liver, that prolongs the clotting time of blood, and that is used medically.
- Treats sores; shown to have anti-inflammatory properties
