What are the effects of platelet inhibitors on blood use in cardiac surgery?
Platelet inhibitors can have a significant impact on the amount of blood used in cardiac surgery. Studies have shown that the use of platelet inhibitors can decrease the amount of transfusions needed during cardiac surgery and can reduce the risk of postoperative bleeding. In a study by Lee et al., they found that the use of platelet inhibitors during cardiac surgery was associated with a decrease in transfusion requirements of up to 35%. Additionally, the study showed that the use of platelet inhibitors was associated with a decreased risk of postoperative bleeding. Thus, platelet inhibitors can be beneficial in decreasing the amount of blood used in cardiac surgery and can reduce the risk of postoperative bleeding.