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Carbohydrates > Polysaccharides > Glycosaminoglycans > Heparin > Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight

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Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight  

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Definition

  • Heparin fractions with a molecular weight usually between 4000 and 6000 kD. These low-molecular-weight fractions are effective antithrombotic agents. Their administration reduces the risk of hemorrhage, they have a longer half-life, and their platelet interactions are reduced in comparison to unfractionated heparin. They also provide an effective prophylaxis against postoperative major pulmonary embolism.

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  • LMWH
  • Low Molecular Weight Heparin
  • Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin

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