Abstract
After off-pump CABG surgery, bleeding and requirement of blood transfusion are the most common problems. Systemic use of antifibrinolytic reduces the postoperative blood loss. We have evaluated the effect of the topical use of tranexamic acid in the pericardial cavity on postoperative bleeding following open heart surgery.
Highlights
Background/Introduction After off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, bleeding and requirement of blood transfusion are the most common problems
We have evaluated the effect of the topical use of tranexamic acid in the pericardial cavity on postoperative bleeding following open heart surgery
Aims/Objectives To evaluate the effect of local application of tranexamic acid to reduce blood loss after off pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Summary
Background/Introduction After off-pump CABG surgery, bleeding and requirement of blood transfusion are the most common problems. The effect of local application of tranexamic acid to reduce blood loss after off pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) From World Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons 25th Anniversary Congress, Edinburgh Edinburgh, UK. Systemic use of antifibrinolytic reduces the postoperative blood loss.
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