| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2875775 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In this report of hemoglobin drift after cardiac surgery, although all postoperative patients experienced downward hemoglobin drift, 79% of patients exhibited hemoglobin recovery before discharge. Physicians should consider the eventual upward hemoglobin drift before administering red blood cell transfusions.
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Authors
Timothy J. MD, Claude A. MD, Arman MD, Kara A. BS, Steven M. MD, William J. MD, Glenn J. MD,