Congenital heart disease is any problem with the heart's development that a person is born with. It means the heart has not formed properly. It affects between four and nine children out of every 1000 ...

Metro EMS will become the first EMS Agency in Kentucky to deliver pre-hospital blood and blood products in the field.

When someone is traumatically injured, giving them blood products before they arrive at the hospital—such as at the scene or ...

Introduction A significant proportion of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are administered intraoperatively; yet there is limited evidence to guide transfusion decisions in this setting. The ...

The 75-year-old refused a blood transfusion on religious grounds. NSW Deputy State Coroner David O'Neil on Wednesday found she bled to death when her organs failed. Mr O'Neil said a blood ...

Having a rare blood type can make it difficult or even impossible to get a blood transfusion or organ transplant. It can also cause other health issues. For example, if their blood is incompatible ...

Over time, this buildup can cause the arteries to harden or narrow, disrupting the flow of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. Poor circulation can lead to various symptoms affecting the ...

Languages: English. Pope Francis has issued a statement from his hospital bed following his blood transfusion treatment after tests revealed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican has shared.

Pope Francis, 88, rested during a peaceful ninth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday. The update came after doctors said ...

Blood tests revealed a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), associated with anemia, which required blood transfusions. While the Holy Father remains alert and spent the day in an armchair ...

"Only three weeks ago, my eldest dog haemorrhaged through his nose and had to be rushed to referral and there was a possible blood transfusion needed. Luckily it wasn't needed but it was good to know ...