Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2972033 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Transfusion requirements are high and continue throughout life after LTx; causes and effective treatment of persistent anemia should be sought. RBC transfusion appears to have an immunosuppressive effect, particularly early after transplant.
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Authors
David P. MD, Sherard G. MBBS, Edward R. MD, MS, Lillian H. MS, Sudish C. MD, PhD, Ann M. RN, Marie M. DO, Atul C. MD, Gösta B. MD, PhD, Eugene H. MD,