Elham Khalaf Adeli

Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Perioperative changes in platelet count and function in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Background: Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are at increased risk of bleeding due to multifactorial coagulopathies. In the present study, we aimed at investigating the changes in platelet count and function during and after surgery as well as determining the association of the platelet dysfunction with bleeding and transfusion requirements in these patients.    Methods: A total o...

[ 2 ] - Survey of blood transfusion practices in cardiac surgery in Shahid Rajaie Cardiovascular hospital, Tehran, Iran

 Abstract Background and Objectives Considering with the variability in the rate of blood and blood consumption in different medical centers, study of the transfusion practices in hospitals can affect the policies and planning related to the transfusion management. The aim of this study was to evaluate the transfusion practices in Rajaie cardiovascular hospital.   Materials and Methods In th...