Percentage of hematocrit decrease after the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass—clinical implications and affecting factors
Decrease of patient’s hematocrit level is a natural process which occurs during the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass. To some extent it is a beneficial occurrence, but excessive hematocrit decrease can lead to many complications and increase patient’s demand for blood transfusion. In this stu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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IMR Press
2021-12-01
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Series: | Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://rcm.imrpress.com/EN/10.31083/j.rcm2204161 |