Blood Cell Adhesion to Arterial Filters Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Real-Time PCR Assay: Observational Clinical Study in Cardiac Surgery Patients
There was adhesion of blood elements, especially nucleated platelets, on all arterial filters studied. Although the arterial filter worked as a safety device, that possibly prevented arterial embolisation, it may also have caused greater hyperfibrinolysis during cardiopulmonary bypass.
