Blood Transfusions During Heart Surgery Increase Risk of Complications Including Heart Attack and Stroke
Results of a study recently published in the journal Circulation may lead to a reevaluation of criteria for giving blood transfusions following an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke in heart surgery patients who received blood transfusions.
The transfusions are designed to improve the delivery of oxygen to the body’s tissues.
But researchers found patients who received a transfusion had a three-fold increase in complications linked to lack of oxygen.
According to BBC News, more than 50% of heart surgery patients in the United Kingdom receive blood, but less than 3% actually need blood according to medical guidelines.
We discussed risks of blood transfusions in January. What’s your stance? Are they worth it, or do the risks outweigh the benefits?
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