Authors: | Sangani, N. K.; Greason, K. L.; Torres, N. E.; Suri, R. M.; Mathew, V |
Article Title: | Bivalirudin and transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a cautionary tale |
Abstract: | Bivalirudin is an accepted alternative to heparin for anticoagulation during select cardiac procedures. Its use has not been well described during transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Herein is the report of a transcatheter valve replacement case that was complicated by catastrophe and need for emergent cardiopulmonary bypass. A successful outcome was achieved. However, the inability to rapidly reverse the anticoagulation effect of bivalirudin proved troublesome, and that provides for a cautionary tale about its use during transcatheter valve replacement. |
Journal Title: | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume: | 98 |
Issue: | 6 |
ISSN: | 1552-6259; 0003-4975 |
Publisher: | Unknown |
Journal Place: | Netherlands |
Date Published: | 2014 |
Start Page: | 2214 |
End Page: | 2215 |
Language: | eng |
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Notes: | LR: 20161125; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 15030100R; 0 (Anticoagulants); 0 (Hirudins); 0 (Peptide Fragments); 0 (Recombinant Proteins); TN9BEX005G (bivalirudin); 2013/12/07 [received]; 2013/12/07 [revised]; 2014/01/14 [accepted]; ppublish |