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  • Title: Anticoagulant therapy in acute respiratory distress syndrome.
    Author: Camprubí-Rimblas M, Tantinyà N, Bringué J, Guillamat-Prats R, Artigas A.
    Journal: Ann Transl Med; 2018 Jan; 6(2):36. PubMed ID: 29430453.
    Abstract:
    Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) presents a complex pathophysiology characterized by pulmonary activated coagulation and reduced fibrinolysis. Despite advances in supportive care of this syndrome, morbidity and mortality remains high, leading to the need of novel therapies to combat this disease. Focus these therapies in the inhibition of ARDS development pathophysiology is essential. Beneficial effects of anticoagulants in ARDS have been proved in preclinical and clinical trials, thanks to its anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, local administration by nebulization in the alveolar compartment increases local efficacy and does not produce systemic bleeding. In this review the coagulation and fibrinolytic pathway and its pharmacological targets to treat ARDS are summarized.
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