Cardiothoracic & vascular anesthesia
Optimizing Tranexamic Acid Use in Adult Cardiac Surgery: From Rationale to Clinical Practice
Study context
- Population
- Adults undergoing cardiac surgery (CABG, valve procedures, aortic surgery); pediatric cardiac surgery also considered
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Key trials and meta-analyses show tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces blood loss and transfusion requirements across cardiac surgeries
Further findings
- Optimal dosing strategies, timing of administration and integration with other hemostatic interventions remain debated
Original publication
Optimizing Tranexamic Acid Use in Adult Cardiac Surgery: From Rationale to Clinical Practice. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. Published 30 April 2025. doi:10.
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