IIT Palakkad researchers develop sensors for faster heparin monitoring

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Researchers at IIT Palakkad have developed sensors that enable faster monitoring of heparin, an anticoagulant critical to cardiac surgery and dialysis. Accurate dosing is crucial as incorrect dosage can lead to clotting or excessive bleeding.

Accurate dosing of heparin, an anticoagulant used in cardiac surgery, dialysis etc., is important because too little of it can lead to clotting, while too much can cause excessive bleeding