Cryoprecipitate is a concentrated blood product that is a source of von Willebrand factor, fibrinogen, factor VIII and fibronectin. It is used to treat crises in the inherited blood clotting disorders such as von Willeband’s Disease and factorVIII. It can also be used topically to slow or stop bleeding during surgeries and dental procedures. It can also be used as a preventative prior to surgery on dogs with these clotting disorders. Great care must be taken with preparing and using this product to ensure its freshness.
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