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Tranexamic Acid Reduces Blood Loss After Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Tranexamic Acid for Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery. Completed, enrolled 231 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the effects of tranexamic acid, a synthetic antifibrinolytic drug, on the postoperative bleeding and transfusion requirements in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass graphing (OPCAB) surgery.
Study Details
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Interventions
In tranexamic acid group, tranexamic acid, 1 g, was given 20 minutes before incision and 400 mg/h during the entire surgical procedure. The patients from control group were infused with normal saline as a placebo.