Published in Ann Thorac Surg on May 01, 2007
Impact of Fluid Restriction Policy in Reducing the Use of Red Cells in Cardiac Surgery | NCT00600704
Active Preoperative Anemia Management in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery (APART) | NCT02189889
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