Thrombocytopenia After Cardiopulmonary Bypass is Associated with Increased Morbidity and Mortality.

CONCLUSIONS: Post-operative thrombocytopenia is independently associated with post-operative mortality, AKI, infection, stroke, and prolonged ICU and hospital LOS. Serial platelet monitoring may help identify patients at higher risk of post-operative complications. Further studies investigating strategies to reduce post-operative thrombocytopenia, including reducing CPB time, are needed.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 5, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Griffin BR, Bronsert M, Reece TB, Pal JD, Cleveland JC, Fullerton DA, Gist KM, Jovanovich A, Jalal D, Faubel S, Aftab M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research