Tranexamic acid in cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis (protocol)

Introduction Bleeding during cardiac surgery is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic with proven efficacy in major surgeries. Current clinical practice guidelines recommend intraoperative use in cardiac procedures. However, several complications h...

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Main Authors: Ryan Zarychanski, Bram Rochwerg, Tim Karachi, Alison Fox-Robichaud, Shannon M Fernando, Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, Thamer Alaifan, Ahmed Alenazy, Dominic Xiang Wang, Jessica Spence, Emilie Belley-Cote, Craig Ainswoth, Richard Whitlock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-09-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/9/e028585.full
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