Administration of tranexamic acid during total shoulder arthroplasty is not associated with increased risk of complications in patients with a history of thrombotic events.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.04.050
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been shown to reduce blood loss and transfusion risk in various orthopedic surgeries including shoulder arthroplasty. However, concerns still exist regarding its use in patients with a history of thrombotic… read more here.
Keywords: thrombotic events; shoulder arthroplasty; txa use; history ... See more keywords