Protamine Reduces Bleeding Complications without Increasing the Risk of Stroke after Carotid Endarterectomy: A Meta-analysis

The aim was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of heparin reversal with protamine after completion of carotid endarterectomy (CEA), summarising the available data from both randomised and non-randomised studies.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - July 3, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: J.D. Kakisis, C.N. Antonopoulos, K.G. Moulakakis, F. Schneider, G. Geroulakos, J.B. Ricco Tags: Review Source Type: research