| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2875070 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Major bleeding is per se a risk factor for operative mortality. However, its deleterious effects are strongly enhanced by RBC transfusions and, to a lesser extent, preoperative anemia. Major bleeding is a partially modifiable risk factor, and adequate preemptive and treatment strategies should be applied to limit this event.
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Authors
Marco MD, FESC, Ekaterina BD, Serenella MD, FESC, Gabriele MD, PhD, Surgical and Clinical Outcome Research (SCORE) Group Surgical and Clinical Outcome Research (SCORE) Group,