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Tranexamic Acid

Coverage of Tranexamic Acid in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 10 · 15:31 UTCMost recent: Jun 10 · 21:28 UTC
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blood transfusionstopic2New England Journal of Medicineorganization1cardiac surgeriestopic1orthopedic surgeriestopic1blood losstopic1surgical blood clotstopic1TRACTIONtopic1noncardiac surgerytopic1thromboembolic risktopic1MedPage Todayorganization1
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  • HEALTHJun 10 · 21:28 UTCWGN9 CHICAGO
    Use of common drug could make surgery safer — and more health headlines

    A common drug, Tranexamic acid, may enhance surgical safety by reducing blood loss and the need for blood transfusions. It is commonly used in cardiac and orthopedic surgeries to prevent surgical blood clots, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.

  • HEALTHJun 10 · 15:31 UTCMEDPAGE TODAY
    Tranexamic Acid Makes Noncardiac Surgery Safer

    A hospital policy of administering tranexamic acid to high transfusion-risk patients during noncardiac surgery reduced blood transfusions without increasing thromboembolic risk, according to the TRACTION randomized trial. The study showed the treatment's effectiveness in improving surgical outcomes.