EC-VWF, but not Plt-VWF, contributes to VWF-dependent atherosclerosis by promoting platelet adhesion and vascular inflammation. Plt-VWF even in the absence of a disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin type I repeats-13, both in platelet and plasma, was not sufficient to promote atherosclerosis.

Non-level I hospitals in our region are performing more damage control laparotomies for severe abdominal trauma prior transfer to the level I facility. These hospitals have also been using more plasma and platelets in resuscitations.#AbdominalTrauma #Laparotomy #TraumaSurgery

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