Effectiveness of pericardial lavage with or without tranexamic acid in cardiac surgery patients receiving intravenous tranexamic acid: a randomized controlled trial [ADULT CARDIAC]

CONCLUSIONS Pericardial lavage, with or without TA, does not result in a statistically significant difference in the 12-h postoperative blood loss in cardiac surgery patients receiving intravenous TA administration. Pericardial lavage with saline, with or without TA, should not be a part of a blood conservation strategy.

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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kimenai, D. M., Gerritse, B. M., Lucas, C., Rosseel, P. M., Bentala, M., van Hattum, P., van der Meer, N. J. M., Scohy, T. V. Tags: Electrophysiology - arrhythmias ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research