Polycythaemia Vera and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Polycythaemia vera (PV) is a condition that may potentially put patients undergoing cardiac surgery at an increased risk of bleeding and thrombosis; however, there is currently a paucity of literature regarding the management of these patients. We aim to examine the literature in this systematic review to indicate the interventions that may be considered to minimise complications.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research