Journal article
Topical Use of Tranexamic Acid in Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the evidence for the efficacy and safety of intrapericardial tranexamic acid (TXA) in cardiac surgery.
METHODS: We searched MEDLINE from 2000 to 2017 for randomized controlled trials that compared intrapericardial TXA to placebo. We performed a meta-analysis for the eligible trials that focused on chest tube drainage measured during the first 24 hours after surgery as a primary …
Authors
Habbab LM; Semelhago L; Lamy A
Journal
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Vol. 68, No. 03, pp. 212–218
Publisher
Thieme
Publication Date
April 2020
DOI
10.1055/s-0039-1691748
ISSN
0171-6425