Analysis of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma During Ascending and Transverse Aortic Arch Surgery [ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC]

Conclusions
The utilization of aPRP was associated with a reduction in allogeneic blood transfusions as well as a decrease in early postoperative morbidity during repairs of the ascending and transverse arch aorta using PHCA.

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 30, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Zhou, S.-F., Estrera, A. L., Miller, C. C., Ignacio, C., Panthayi, S., Loubser, P., Sagun, D. L., Sheinbaum, R., Safi, H. J. Tags: Cardiac - pharmacology, Great vessels ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research