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This randomized trial compared topical intrapericardial tranexamic acid (TXA) with standard intravenous TXA in 492 adults undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Topical TXA
This retrospective cohort study of 661 elective cardiac surgery patients identified preoperative anemia as the strongest independent predictor of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion
This study examines different techniques for processing post-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) residual blood and their impact on intraoperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. Analyzing data
This study explores whether Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution (ANH) can reduce the need for Red Blood Cell (RBC) transfusions after cardiac surgery. The multicenter, randomized
This study investigates the effectiveness of Patient Blood Management (PBM) programs in older adults undergoing cardiovascular surgery, focusing on those aged 60 and above,
This network meta-analysis evaluates the impact of albumin and crystalloid priming strategies on red blood cell transfusion requirements in on-pump cardiac surgery. The study
