The Effect of CPB on Platelets. Preoperative C-reactive Protein. Blood Storage. This program is apprved for 3.4 Category 1 CEU by ABCP Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Department of CV Surgery: Faculty Forum The effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) on Platelets Program will discuss how the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit interacts with blood components and directly affects...