Question:
Elevated Pt & Ppt results

Had my PATs done and PT & PPT results were elevated; retested, same result. Has anyone experienced this and still been able to have the surgery? Have to see a hematologist, but Rosemary in Dr. Ballantyne's office has hinted that I might not be able to have the surgery. Hopefully she's speaking out of turn, cause she's not the doctor, but now I'm scared.    — lorien (posted on May 11, 2003)

May 11, 2003
you mean PT and PTT, those are test to indicate the clotting factor of your blood. If they're saying that the results are elevated, then they are saying that it's taking your blood longer than normal time to clot. That could be a problem during surgery as you could hemorrage. They want you to see a hematologist because it may be treatable. People with hemophilia still have surgery and I've seen them do a "bloodless" cesarean (sp) section where they cut then cauterize where the blood seeps, so I think Rosemary should continue to let the Surgeon decide. Even if this particular surgeon won't do the surgery, you may find one who will. I hope this help. [email protected]
   — tinky471

May 11, 2003
I know a few people with the same problem before PS. They had to have some vit K treatments. See the specialist to get it taken care of before surgery. I had the same elevated PT and almost died from my PS, I was unaware I had a problem until after, so you're lucky you're getting it taken care of now. Good Luck!
   — ZZ S.