November 20, 2025
Early Blood Transfusion May Lower Risk of HF and Arrhythmia in Adults with Heart Disease: Study
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TL;DR
Early blood transfusion with higher hemoglobin levels post-major surgery in heart disease patients may reduce heart failure and arrhythmia risk, challenging traditional transfusion practices.
Analysis
This study suggests that early blood transfusion with higher hemoglobin levels post-major surgery in heart disease patients may lower the risk of heart failure and arrhythmia. This challenges traditional transfusion practices and highlights the importance of timely transfusions to reduce complications in this high-risk population.
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