Sonoclot Signature Analysis in Patients with Liver Disease and Its Correlation with Conventional Coagulation Studies

Figure 4

Hypercoagulability (ACT of sample < ACT normal range, CR of sample ≫ CR normal range). The steep slope of the signature is depicted by increased clot rate (72 units/min). The characteristic rise of the graph (as seen by increased peak amplitude) and sharp peak depict strong clot retraction by platelets. Note also the time to peak which is very short (<5 minutes). The platelet function is very good (as calculated by the R3 gradient).