Summary Background Blood transfusion has well‐documented adverse effects. As part of a blood conservation initiative at our center, we began routine use of cell saver for all congenital heart surgery..
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Abstract Background Reducing blood product utilization after cardiac surgery has become a focus of as studies have suggested improved outcomes. The relative impact of preoperative anemia versus packed red blood cells..
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Abstract In thromboelastometry (ROTEMTM) the difference in amplitude between the EXTEM and the FIBTEM is considered an index of platelet contribution to clot strength (PCSamp). The difference in elasticity (PCSel)..
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Abstract Objective has been associated with both and in studies based on (TEG). Severe hemodilution during (CPB) is a risk factor for morbidity in cardiac surgery. This study investigated the effects of different degrees..
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Abstract Bleeding and thrombosis-related complications are common in pediatric cardiac patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and are associated with morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was..
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Abstract Objective: Exposure to cerebral emboli is ubiquitous and may be harmful in cardiac surgery utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass. This was a prospective observational study aiming to compare emboli exposure in..
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