Table 4.
Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM®) analysis and conventional coagulation tests. Values represent median (IQR)
| Characteristics | Normal | Impaired | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTEM, % (n/total) | 28.3 (15/53) | 71.7 (38/53) | |
| Platelets (x 109/L) | 90 (77–94) | 70 (57–84) | 0.005a |
| INR | 1.1 (1.0-1.3) | 1.0 (1.0-1.1) | 0.034b |
| aPTT (sec) | 28.2 (26.0-31.8) | 29.0 (26.0-33.3) | 0.867b |
| Fibrinogen (g/dl) | 321 (290–355) | 278 (267–311) | 0.021b |
| D-dimer (ng/ml) | 950 (320–1510) | 1410 (950–1900) | 0.076b |
| EXTEM, % (n/total) | 45.3 (24/53) | 54.7 (29/53) | |
| Platelets (x 109/L) | 82 (68–91) | 69 (57–83) | 0.052a |
| INR | 1.0 (1.0-1.1) | 1.0 (1.0-1.1) | 0.390b |
| aPTT (sec) | 30.3 (25.0-32.2) | 28.1 (26.6-32.8) | 0.816b |
| Fibrinogen (g/dl) | 308 (278–354) | 278 (264–300) | 0.006a |
| D-dimer (ng/ml) | 950 (705–1500) | 1600 (1220–1990) | 0.008b |
| FIBTEM, % (n/total) | 94.3 (50/53) | 5.7 (3/53) | |
| Platelets (x 109/L) | 77 (62–88) | 71 (64–95) | 0.758b |
| INR | 1.0 (1.0-1.1) | 1.1 (1.0-1.1) | 0.427b |
| aPTT (sec) | 28.5 (26.0-31.8) | 33.3 (26.7-33.4) | 0.254b |
| Fibrinogen (g/dl) | 291 (267–323) | 278 (214–315) | 0.520b |
| D-dimer (ng/ml) | 1295 (790–1820) | 1840 (1500–1980) | 0.223b |
INR international normalized ratio and aPTT activated partial thromboplastin time. p values with (a) independent t test and (b) Mann–Whitney U test