Dr Annemarie Docherty BMJ abstract

Our systematic review shows that there is an increased risk of acute coronary syndrome with a restrictive blood transfusion threshold in patients with co-existing cardiovascular disease. We therefore recommend the use of a more liberal transfusion trigger of at least 80g/l for patients with both acute and chronic cardiovascular disease.

Dr Annemarie Docherty's BMJ video abstract:

The impact of restrictive versus liberal transfusion strategies on patient outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease excluding those undergoing cardiac surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

 

 

This paper this video is based on has been published by the BMJ.

Effect of restrictive versus liberal transfusion strategies on outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease in a non-cardiac surgery setting: systematic review and meta-analysis

Dr Annemarie Docherty's video appears on the BMJ's YouTube channel.

Blood transfusion strategies in patients with cardiovascular disease

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