Prophylactic Preprocedure Platelet Transfusion Is Associated With Increased Risk of Thrombosis and Mortality
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DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqx151
Abstract: Objectives We evaluated thrombosis and mortality rates of hospitalized patients receiving prophylactic platelet transfusion prior to an invasive procedure. Methods Patient age and underlying medical condition(s), preprocedure and postprocedure platelet counts, type of procedure, number… read more here.
Keywords: platelet transfusion; preprocedure platelet; thrombosis; mortality ... See more keywords