Desmopressin for treatment of platelet dysfunction and reversal of antiplatelet agents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Background<br/> Platelet dysfunction, including that caused by antiplatelet agents, increases the risk of peri-operative bleeding. The optimal management of patients with platelet dysfunction undergoing surgery is unclear. <br/><br/>Objectives<br/> To assess whether desmopres...

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Main Authors: Desborough, M, Oakland, K, Crivellari, M, Doree, C, Estcourt, L, Stanworth, S
Format: Journal article
Published: Wiley 2017