Tranfusion Thresholds in Myocardial Infarction
About this episode
This episode reviews updated blood transfusion thresholds and the MINT trial findings related to myocardial infarction patients with anemia.
The AABB recently published updated recommendations for blood transfusion thresholds. This podcast reviews these recommendations and a recent study, the MINT trial , in which patients with anemia and a myocardial infarction were randomized to a restrictive strategy or liberal transfusion strategy. Show notes / references: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer
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