| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2873004 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Perioperative RBC transfusion is associated with graft occlusion after CABG at both the patient and graft levels. These results add to the growing body of evidence that homologous RBC transfusion is not risk free but is associated with a variety of adverse effects including midterm graft failure.
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Authors
Milo MD, Thomas A. MD, Elizabeth MS, Sean MD, ChB, Patrick MD, Donald S. PhD, Robert H. PhD,