Feasibility of a novel, synthetic, self-assembling peptide for suture-line haemostasis in cardiac surgery

Feasibility of a novel, synthetic, self-assembling peptide for suture-line haemostasis in cardiac surgery

Abstract Backgroud To assess the feasibility and efficacy of PuraStat®, a novel haemostatic agent, in achieving suture line haemostasis in a wide range of cardiac surgical procedures and surgery of the thoracic aorta. Methods A prospective, non-randomised study was conducted at our institution. Oper...

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Main Authors: Suresh Giritharan, Kareem Salhiyyah, Geoffrey M. Tsang, Sunil K. Ohri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Cardiac surgery
Bleeding
Haemostasis
Haemostatic agents
Blood loss
Blood products
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-018-0745-2

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