Healio In a pooled analysis of the HORIZONS-AMI and EUROMAX trials, primary PCI with bivalirudin was associated with improved net 30-day clinical outcomes and transfusions, but a higher rate of acute stent thrombosis, compared with unfractionated heparin plus ... and more »
Scientific American Clots are clumps of blood cells, platelets and proteins, and so it seemed logical to think that diluting, or thinning, the blood with heparin would...
TCTMD After puncture, unfractionated heparin at a bolus dose of 100 IU/kg was administered intravenously and repeated at a dose of 50 IU/kg after 1 hour. Anticoagulation was monitored every 30 minutes using an activated clotting time target of 250 seconds.
HCPLive Prophylaxis with low-molecular weight heparin or low-dose aspirin is recommended for patients with multiple myeloma receiving antiangiogenesis agents with chemotherapy and/or dexamethasone. For patients undergoing major surgery, prophylaxis should ... and more »
7thSpace Interactive (press release) IntroductionPatients with bilateral adrenal damage due to heparin -induced thrombocytopenia usually need lifelong steroid substitution. So far, no data exists about the natural evolution of such a condition, especially about adrenal function recovery ...