Figure 2From: Factors affecting postoperative blood loss in children undergoing cardiac surgery Coagulation parameters based on age and the presence of cyanotic disease. (A) Fibrinogen levels measured using the Clauss method at baseline and after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) (p < 0.001). (B) Platelet count at baseline and after CPB (p < 0.001). (C) Maximal clot firmness obtained on FIBTEM after CPB. (D) Maximal clot firmness obtained on EXTEM after CPB. ***p < 0.001 comparing < 1 month and all other groups with cyanotic and non-cyanotic diseases, #p < 0.01 comparing < 1 month and all other groups with cyanotic diseases. Blue, cyanotic patients; red, non-cyanotic patients; clear symbols represent baseline tests; and full symbols represent post-CPB tests.Back to article page