A Study To Assess Transfusion Requirements In Cardiac Surgery

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare a restrictive versus a more liberal transfusion strategy in high risk patients having cardiac surgery.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 18 or older
  • Planned cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass
  • Informed consent obtained
  • Preoperative European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE I) of 6 or more

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unable to receive or refuse blood products
  • Involved in a preoperative autologous pre-donation program
  • Are having a heart transplant or having surgery solely for an insertion of a ventricular assist device
  • Pregnancy or lactation (a negative pregnancy test must be obtained prior to randomization for women of childbearing potential)

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Closed for enrollment

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