dilutional anemia induces renal dysfunction in diabetic patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: a consequence of microcirculatory alterations?

Abstract

Background In this study we aimed to evaluate the effects of dilutional anemia resulting from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and its correction with red blood cell (RBC) transfusion on tissue oxygenation and renal function in diabetic patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).