Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Outcomes After Bivalirudin Versus Unfractionated Heparin During Carotid Artery Stenting: A Propensity Score Analysis From the NCDR [Peripheral Vascular Disease]

Conclusions— Bivalirudin was associated with lower rates of hemorrhagic outcomes compared with UFH during the index hospitalization for carotid artery stenting. In-hospital and 30-day ischemic events were similar between the 2 groups. Randomized comparisons of these agents are needed to confirm these findings.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Heparin, Other anticoagulants, Carotid Stenosis, Angioplasty and Stenting, Transient Ischemic Attacks Peripheral Vascular Disease Source Type: research