The interaction between preoperative platelet count and function and its relationship with postoperative bleeding in cardiac surgery
Platelet function tests (PFTs) before cardiac surgery are predictive of postoperative bleeding and can guide a correct timing of surgery in patients under P2Y12 inhibitors. Thrombocytopenia affects PFT and may determine postoperative bleeding. The present study aims to investigate the relationship b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Platelets |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2017.1280148 |