Thromboelastogram reduces blood use by inspecting coagulation in heart surgery

Conclusion Blood transfusion is an important issue after coronary artery bypass, and because of the decreased amount of blood products used, a rotational thromboelastography-based blood transfusion algorithm should be applied in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass.
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research