Simple Screening Techniques for the Detection of Hypercoagulation

Abstract

A number of new screening techniques to detect the tendency to hypercoagulability in children with familial hypercholesterolemia is presented. The use of Thrombokinetics (TKG®) and the introduction of a quotient as a new parameter are discussed. The new techniques are compared with the conventional methods. The link of an increased quotient with the activated stage of factor VII has been shown in a pilot study. For the definition of normal values there is a need of a normal pool which has been critically prepared.