Percentage of hematocrit decrease after the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass—clinical implications and affecting factors

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
Subjects:
cardiac surgery
hematocrit decrease
cardiopulmonary bypass
Online Access:https://rcm.imrpress.com/EN/10.31083/j.rcm2204161

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