IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-5-15326 Original Research Paper RE-EXPLORATION IN CARDIAC SURGERY POST CARDIO PULMONARY BYPASS - A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY Krushna Raja Dr. Dr.K.Vinayak Senthil Dr. May 2018 7 5 01 02 ABSTRACT

 OBJECTIVE: Cardiac Surgery being the most modern and conceptualized surgery which involves cardiopulmonary bypass,Clotting mechanism,

Temperature Control, Haemodilution and Cardioplegic arrest, etc1. In patients exposed to cardiopulmonary bypass, bleeding following surgery is
excessive in up to twelve percent of patients in whom subsequent re–exploration is required2. Several studies have evaluated the impact of
postoperative bleeding on acute patient outcomes3–4.