Protamine sulfate administration following cardiac surgery can lead to severe, potentially fatal adverse reactions presenting as either immediate anaphylaxis or delayed profound vascular damage.
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Vigilance for immediate anaphylaxis or delayed vascular collapse after protamine remains essential; case reports leave open incidence, mechanisms, and prevention.
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