Heart surgery breakthrough: simple iron fix could slash transfusion risks
NCT ID NCT04040023
Summary
This study tested whether correcting iron and vitamin deficiencies before and after heart surgery, along with better blood transfusion practices, could reduce the need for transfusions and lower complication rates. It involved 900 patients undergoing planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The goal was to make surgery safer by managing patients' blood health more effectively.
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Clinique Pasteur
Toulouse, 31076, France
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