Scandinavian cardiovascular journal : SCJ
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Scand. Cardiovasc. J. · Apr 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTranexamic acid reduces postoperative bleeding in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
Tranexamic acid (TA) reduces blood loss in coronary artery surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. The present prospective study was designed to investigate its hemostatic effect in off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB). ⋯ The results indicated that tranexamic acid limits fibrinolysis and reduces blood loss after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.