all randomized trials examining the bleeding-reducing effect of tranexamic acid in open-heart surgery
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Surabaya
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: all randomized trials examining the bleeding-reducing effect of tranexamic acid in open-heart surgery based
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: We excluded studies that did not have the outcomes we wanted and those that did not have comparisons between low-dose regimens and placebo or high-dose regimens.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome of this meta-analysis was safety issues, namely the level of adverse events, including mortality, bleeding-associated re-surgery, myocardial infarction, venous thromboembolic events (VTE), stroke, and seizures. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes included efficacy issues in the form of the amount of bleeding in 24 h, the number of PRC unit transfusions in 24 h, intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and length of hospital stay. | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactArdyan Wardhana
Universitas surabaya Faculty of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed