In case of gunshot in the heart, and severe bleeding, what would be the result of HcT test? why?

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In case of gunshot in the heart, and severe bleeding, what would be the result of HcT test? why?

In case of gunshot in the heart, and sever bleeding, what happens to the HcT ? Why?

2006-10-23 20:00:04 · 2 answers · asked by farshicago 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases

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low due to the bleeding.

2006-10-23 21:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hct as in hematocrit?
It should be normal unless the person already had an anemic condition. However, if the person has been receiving transfusions and plasma expanders to compensate for lost blood, Hct should fall a little bit.

2006-10-24 03:33:40 · answer #2 · answered by naike_10021980 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋