Viscoelastic Assays: Platelets, Heparin & Hyperfibrinolysis

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2026A Q18

Exam question

With respect to viscoelastic assays, describe the expected alterations and the underlying mechanisms resulting from the following:
a) platelet dysfunction (40% of marks),
b) therapeutic heparin use (40% of marks),
c) hyperfibrinolysis (20% of marks). Either TEG or ROTEM is acceptable for your answer.

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Exam	Exact exam wording	Candidate success
2026A Q18	With respect to viscoelastic assays, describe the expected alterations and the underlying mechanisms resulting from the following: a) platelet dysfunction (40% of marks), b) therapeutic heparin use (40% of marks), c) hyperfibrinolysis (20% of marks). Either TEG or ROTEM is acceptable for your answer.	29%