Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2883277 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Intensive care unit red blood cell transfusion is associated with increased occurrence of postoperative AF after cardiac surgery. This factor should be considered in identifying patients who might benefit from prophylaxis to prevent this common postoperative complication.
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Authors
Colleen Gorman MD, MS, Liang PhD, David R. PhD, Andra I. MD, A. Marc MD, Eugene H. MD,