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: Wayangankar, S. A., Abu-Fadel, M. S., Aronow, H. D., Kennedy, K. F., Gupta, R., Yeh, R. W., Gray, W. A., Rosenfield, K., Hennebry, T. A. Tags: Heparin, Other anticoagulants, Carotid Stenosis, Angioplasty and Stenting, Transient Ischemic Attacks Peripheral Vascular Disease Source Type: research