Background Up to half of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) require cardiac surgery. Although anaemia is common, its precise prevalence, transfusion practices and impact on outcomes in ...
The study included 202 adults undergoing cardiac surgery at 11 Australian tertiary hospitals between August 2021 and April ...
Up to 1,000 additional blood platelet donors are needed in the coming year to meet demand, as "there is no substitute for platelets".