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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Main Authors: Jakub Udzik, Andrzej Biskupski, Aleksandra Szylińska, Zuzanna Kowalska, Mariusz Listewnik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR Press 2021-12-01
Series:Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://rcm.imrpress.com/EN/10.31083/j.rcm2204161