Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska

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3/2016 vol. 13

Postponed surgery of an acute aortic dissection (type A) in a Jehovah’s Witness with significant hemostatic disorders

Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2016; 13 (3): 251-253
Online publish date: 2016/09/30
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Confronting perimenopausal women’s knowledge of coronary heart disease with their health behaviours. Controversial role of hormone replacement therapy in the protection of coronary heart disease
In this case report, we present the treatment of an acute type A aortic dissection in a Jehovah’s Witness patient. In accordance with the will of the patient, blood products were not used. Additionally, the patient had significant hemostatic disorders due to the use of antiplatelet drugs.
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