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Tranexamic Acid in General Surgery: POISE-3 Findings

“Tranexamic acid significantly reduced the risk of perioperative bleeding without increasing cardiovascular risk in patients undergoing general surgery procedures,” said Lily J. Park, MD, MSc, and colleagues.

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  1. Tranexamic acid (TXA) significantly reduces perioperative bleeding in general surgery patients.
  2. The study found a 26% reduction in relative risk of major bleeding with TXA.
  3. TXA was associated with a reduced need for transfusion of packed red blood cells.
  4. Subgroup analyses revealed significant reductions in bleeding risk for specific surgical subcategories.

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