Changes in coagulation patterns, blood loss and blood use after cardiopulmonary bypass: aprotinin vs tranexamic acid vs epsilon aminocaproic acid

Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) increases risk of postoperative bleeding and need for transfusion. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of aprotinin, epsilon aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid on coagulation patterns and need for banked blood transfusion. Ninety-six consecutive patients...

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Published in:	Journal of cardiovascular surgery Vol. 37; no. 4; p. 401
Main Authors:	Menichetti, A, Tritapepe, L, Ruvolo, G, Speziale, G, Cogliati, A, Di Giovanni, C, Pacilli, M, Criniti, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Italy 01-08-1996
Subjects:	Aminocaproic Acid - therapeutic use Aprotinin - therapeutic use Blood Coagulation - drug effects Blood Loss, Surgical Blood Transfusion Cardiopulmonary Bypass Coronary Artery Bypass Female Hemostatics - therapeutic use Humans Male Middle Aged Postoperative Hemorrhage - blood Postoperative Hemorrhage - prevention & control Postoperative Hemorrhage - therapy Tranexamic Acid - therapeutic use
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