Data Collection and Analysis
Demographic characteristics, type and duration of surgery, preoperative
antithrombotic or anticoagulant therapy, timing and dosage of
postoperative antithrombotic and anticoagulant drugs, data related to
the postoperative course as well as laboratory data (time activated
partial thromboplastin, INR, platelet count, coagulation factors
activity, ROTEM parameters) related to the day of surgery and
postoperative day 1 were collected retrospectively from the medical
record. Additionally, the following data were collected at T1 and T2:
blood gas analysis, data related to any transfusions, core temperature
and diuresis, data related to cardiopulmonary bypass. During ICU stay,
blood losses from drains at 6-12-24 hours after surgery and any blood
component transfusions administered were also collected .