von Willebrand factor antigen is an independent marker of poor outcome in patients with early acute lung injury
LB Ware, ER Conner, MA Matthay - Critical care medicine, 2001 - journals.lww.com
LB Ware, ER Conner, MA Matthay
Critical care medicine, 2001•journals.lww.comObjective The primary objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that the degree of
systemic endothelial activation, as measured by the release of von Willebrand factor antigen
into the circulation and pulmonary edema fluid, is an important determinant of outcome from
acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Design
systemic endothelial activation, as measured by the release of von Willebrand factor antigen
into the circulation and pulmonary edema fluid, is an important determinant of outcome from
acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Design
Abstract
Objective
The primary objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that the degree of systemic endothelial activation, as measured by the release of von Willebrand factor antigen into the circulation and pulmonary edema fluid, is an important determinant of outcome from acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Design
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