Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Apr 2015
Risk Factors Related to Transfusion Requirements in Patients Undergoing Implantation of Ventricular Assist Devices.
The identification of transfusion risk factors in patients receiving left ventricular assist devices to allow for targeted use of blood conservation strategies and improved blood utilization. ⋯ Beta-blockers may be a modifiable factor to decrease transfusions. The association between international normalized ratio and platelet transfusions suggests that better determination of the type of coagulopathy may promote more appropriate transfusions.