Fibrinolysis and its management in cardiac surgery
Authors:
T. Vaněk; J. Šnircová
Authors‘ workplace:
Kardiochirurgická klinika 3. LF UK a FNKV, Praha
Published in:
Anest. intenziv. Med., 18, 2007, č. 5, s. 282-285
Category:
Anaesthesiology - Review Article
Overview
The article summarizes current knowledge of fibrinolysis and fibrinolytic inhibitors in cardiac surgery. It deals with the effectiveness and safety of antifibrinolytic therapy in “on-pump” and “off-pump” cardiac surgery.
Key words:
cardiac surgery – fibrinolysis – aprotinin – tranexamic acid
Labels
Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Inten Intensive Care MedicineArticle was published in
Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
2007 Issue 5
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