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The Importance of Fibrinogen in the Management of Cardiac Surgical Bleeding
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By Kenichi Tanaka, MD, MSc

In this article the author reviews the importance of fibrinogen in the management of cardiac surgical bleeding. Outlined are the definition and etiology of fibrinogen, the causes of fibrinogen in cardiac surgical procedures, additional considerations when treating the cardiac surgical patient, and available treatments.

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