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DEPOSITION: Pilot Study Decreasing Postoperative Blood Loss by Topical vs. Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Open Cardiac Surgery
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Tranexamic Acid for Bleeding and Surgical Blood Loss. Completed, enrolled 97 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim is to conduct a double-blinded single-centre randomized controlled clinical trial of application of topical dose of tranexamic acid (TA) versus the usual intravenous TA in patients undergoing cardiac surgery at the Hamilton General Hospital. This pilot study will assess the feasibility to perform a large randomized international trial exploring this objective.
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Tranexamic Acid is a medication used to treat or prevent excessive blood loss from major trauma, post partum, surgery, tooth removal, nose bleeds, and heavy menstruation.