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03-31-2008, 06:11 PM

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Platelet Transfusions on the Rise

Ever since Aprotinin was taken off the market it seems like cardio thoracic surgeons are relying more and more on platelet transfusion.

Is there anything a surgeon can do to minimize there reliance on platelets?

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