Use of Protamine for Anticoagulation During Carotid Endarterectomy: A Meta-Analysis

Use of protamine following carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is associated with a reduction in bleeding complications without increasing major thrombotic outcomes of stroke, myocardial infarction or death.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - May 23, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: K.A. Newhall, E.C. Saunders, R.J. Larson Tags: Abstract Source Type: research