The hemogram is one of the laboratory tests most commonly used by physicians to study any patient. In the Community of Madrid alone, almost three million blood counts are performed every year. The objective of this study is to evaluate the cellular components of the blood (red blood cells or erythrocytes, white blood cells or … Read more
What are anticoagulants? Simply put, they are those drugs that decrease blood clotting. In other words, they are used to prevent or treat the formation of clots, that is, thrombosis. There are two types: those that are injected, such as Heparin, which are used in the acute moment, at the time of diagnosis. And those … Read more
Blood is a tissue that circulates through capillaries, veins and arteries. It consists of a liquid phase, the plasma, made up of proteins, and a cellular part in which white blood cells or leukocytes, red blood cells or erythrocytes and platelets are immersed. The function of the blood is vital, since it defends against infections … Read more
In recent months a great controversy has been generated by the risk of thrombosis as a consequence of the vaccine against Covid-19, as some cases have occurred. The fear of the population is real, but there is much disparate information that has arisen in this respect, and some vaccines have even been vetoed in certain … Read more
Numerical alterations in the number of leukocytes or white blood cells, whether due to a decrease or an increase, are frequent causes for consultation with the clinical hematologist. In this article Dr. Besses Raebel, a specialist in hematology, talks to us about leukopenia and leukocytosis, one of the most frequent consultations among patients who visit … Read more
Consultations for alterations of the coagulation system are frequent and originate in abnormalities manifested by bleeding or thrombosis and, less frequently, by alterations in coagulation tests detected, for example, in a preoperative analysis. In this article, Dr. Besses Raebel, a specialist in hematology, discusses the most frequent coagulation and thrombosis problems. What is thrombosis? Thrombosis … Read more
What is anemia? Anemia is a condition in which there is a decrease in hemoglobin levels in the blood. According to the World Health Organization, anemia occurs when hemoglobin is less than 12mg/dL in women or less than 13mg/dL in men. Which people are more likely to develop anemia? Anyone can develop anemia, but it … Read more
Thrombophilia is directly related to gestational failure. Dr. Fariñas, an expert in Hematology, talks about the use of heparin in patients with numerous miscarriages, over 35 years of age and thrombophilia. Why does the gynecologist refer women with fertility problems to the hematologist? To perform a thrombophilia study. Thrombophilia is the predisposition to venous thrombosis. … Read more
The clinical course of severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) meets the criteria for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the majority of patients, whose unfavorable course ultimately leads rapidly to death. In cases with fatal outcome, the pathophysiology of ARDS has been linked to a hyperimmune reaction that enhances the … Read more
In recent years there has been an exponential increase in the therapeutic use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The excessive use of PRP in various clinical situations has greatly exceeded the ability of the scientific community to generate evidence of its benefits. Platelets not only participate in the early stages of hemostasis but also play a … Read more