Tags Archives: Jehovah’s Witness

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Cardiac surgery on Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) can be challenging, given the desire to avoid blood products. Establishment of a blood conservation program involving the pre-, intra- and post-operative..

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Abstract Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is commonly associated with a high blood transfusion requirement. Jehovah’s Witness patients present a particular challenge. The impossibility of transfusing blood cells and starting anticoagulation..

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Abstract Objective To determine the effect of severe acute blood loss anemia (ABLA) on postoperative outcomes in Jehovah's Witness (JW) patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Design This was a  of adult JW..

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Abstract Objectives This study aimed to describe the outcome of Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) undergoing cardiac surgery at the authors’ center. Design A single-center . Setting At a cardiovascular center with a..

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Abstract This article explores the major challenges and specialized strategies involved in managing cardiovascular surgery patients who are Jehovah’s Witnesses and refuse blood transfusions due to their religious beliefs. It..

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Abstract JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES (JW) refuse allogeneic blood transfusions because of their religious beliefs, a situation that poses significant challenges in the context of cardiac surgery, given that bleeding-related complications may..

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Abstract Introduction For Jehovah’s Witness (JW) patients requiring cardiac surgery, various strategies such as preoperative use of erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESAs), intravenous iron (IVI), and non-pharmacologic interventions have emerged to..

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the outcomes of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) compared with the sternotomy approach for Jehovah's Witness (JW) patients who cannot receive blood transfusions Design This was..

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Abstract Introduction: Complex aortic surgery involving Jehovah’s Witness patients presents a significant challenge due to their refusal of blood products.   Case report: This case report details the management of..