Patients admitted for coronary artery bypass surgery taking antiplatelet medicine have an increased risk for bleeding. Present study aims to compare the platelet function in two patient groups using different types of heart-lung machine methods. It is assumed that one of the methods is superior verified by sensitive methods of testing platelet function.
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Assessment of platelet function following cardiopulmonary bypass using platelet aggregometry
Timeframe: Test of platelet function will be analysed on arrival to the operating room, post cardiopulmonary bypass and on day 1 in the intensive care unit based on the area under the curve depited from the two employed aggremometers