title: Platelet transfusions as a risk factor in cardiac surgery.
authors.forename: Keyvan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Karkouti
authors.forename: Duminda N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Wijeysundera
authors.forename: W Scott
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Beattie
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017713:Platelet Transfusion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000379:methods*