Bleeding time is sometimes increased in disseminated intra
vascular coagulation (DIC, a shock - like condition) problems, but not consistently.
With regard to those
vascular system changes, Strickland's lab had previously shown that beta - amyloid, the molecule that leads to the plaques associated with Alzheimer's, was linked to a flood of enzymes that cause inflammation and the
coagulation of blood.
My professional interests include clinical teaching, point of care ultrasound,
vascular access, clinical toxicology,
coagulation, trauma, SIRS / Sepsis, and fluid therapy, among other things (like most ECC folks, I like a little bit of everything!)