A study in the January 2014 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery suggests that the likelihood of transfusion-related complications can be reduced by incorporating a blood conservation strategy (BCS) during aortic valve replacement (AVR). Blood-product transfusions are often used during cardiac surgery to offset the morbidity and mortality associated with anemia. Cardiac operations utilize nearly 20% of the blood supply in the United States and worldwide, with ...
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