Editor's Choice – Protamine Reduces Serious Bleeding Complications Associated with Carotid Endarterectomy in Asymptomatic Patients without Increasing the Risk of Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, or Death in a Large National Analysis
Controversy persists regarding the use of protamine during carotid endarterectomy (CEA), despite real world evidence to support its use. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of protamine reversal of heparin anticoagulation on the outcome of CEA in the USA.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: David H. Stone, Kristina A. Giles, Paul Kubilis, Bjoern D. Suckow, Philip P. Goodney, Thomas S. Huber, Richard J. Powell, Jack L. Cronenwett, Salvatore T. Scali Tags: National Registry Source Type: research