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29 SEP. 2025

2025 World Heart Day

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On this World Heart Day, we shine a light on a crucial aspect of cardiac surgery that often goes unnoticed. While many may think of heart problems as congenital, it is vital to remember that acute complications, such as severe and massive bleeding, significantly impact patient outcomes.

💡​Do You Know that 10% of patients undergoing cardiac surgery experience severe and massive bleedings which can lead to increased mortality ?

At LFB, we are committed to support healthcare professionals in managing critical haemorrhage situations, by providing medical simulation on emergency situations.

 

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In cardiac surgery, severe and massive bleedings occur in 10% of the patients Sources: 1. Dyke C, et al. Universal definition of perioperative bleeding in adult cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2014;147(5):1458-63.
According to the UDPB (Universal Definition for Perioperative bleeding), severe bleeding is defined as a blood loss within 12 hours between 1001mL and 2000mL while massive bleeding is characterised by a blood loss superior to 2000 mL Sources: Dyke C, et al. Universal definition of perioperative bleeding in adult cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2014;147(5):1458-63.
According to the ESAIC (European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care): In the management of severe peri-operative bleeding, “We recommend structured staff education and training.” Sources: Kietaibl S, et al. Management of severe peri-operative bleeding: Guidelines from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care: Second update 2022. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2023;40(4):226-304.