Blood transfusion = Trasfusione del sangue
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Observational Study
Tranexamic acid use and risk of thrombosis in regular users ofantithrombotics undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty: a prospectivecohort study.
The effect of tranexamic acid has not been examined in patients who are regular users of antithrombotics before undergoing total knee arthroplasty. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of tranexamic acid on bleeding and the risk of transfusion and thrombosis in patients taking an antithrombotic treatment before primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty. ⋯ Tranexamic acid use after the induction of general anaesthesia in total knee arthroplasty represents a fast, inexpensive, and effective opportunity to reduce peri-operative blood loss in patients on chronic antithrombotic treatment undergoing total knee arthroplasty.