Definitive Global Transfusion Study Supports Patient Safety and Outcomes

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Lower thresholds for blood transfusions during cardiac surgery have proven to be safe and provide good patient outcomes compared to traditional thresholds, according to the largest research study ever performed in this area. The lower or “restrictive” threshold also can help reduce the amount of blood transfused and money spent for each procedure.

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