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Old Mar 02, 2016, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by precaryous View Post
Hi Couchies!

So, this happened:
I had my pre-surgical blood testing done a few days ago. The ENT's nurse called me yesterday and said my PTT (it measures bleeding time) was too high. She had me repeat the test today. If it remains elevated, they want me to go to a hematologist. Surgery would be delayed.

What would make ones PTT be elevated? Hmm.
If it's bleeding time, then they must be worried about blood clotting - it's either too slow or too fast. Thus the concern about surgery?
Thanks for this!
precaryous