Aprotinin, but not tranexamic acid, is associated with increased pulmonary microvascular fibrin deposition after cardiac surgery

Thromb Res. 2011 Mar;127(3):272-4. doi: 10.1016/j.thromres.2010.11.014. Epub 2010 Dec 22.
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Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antifibrinolytic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Aprotinin / adverse effects*
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Fibrin / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Lung / blood supply*
  • Lung / drug effects
  • Lung / pathology
  • Male
  • Microcirculation / drug effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Thoracic Surgery*
  • Tranexamic Acid / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antifibrinolytic Agents
  • Tranexamic Acid
  • Fibrin
  • Aprotinin