Platelet Function Changes as Monitored by Cone and Plate(let) Analyzer during Beating Heart Surgery

Abstract

An increased platelet function, as determined by the CPA method, is found following OPCAB surgery. This phenomenon is probably at least partially responsible for the thrombogenic state after OPCAB surgery. Lack of platelet injury attributed to CPB may divert the system toward a more thrombogenic state. Preoperative platelet function, as evaluated by the CPA method, is an independent risk factor determining postoperative bleeding.