This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Heparin versus bivalirudin for carotid artery stenting using proximal endovascular clamping for neuroprotection: results from a prospective randomized study. J Vasc Surg 2010; 52: 1505–1510.
Published: 4th April 2011
Authors: Stabile E, Sorropago G, Tesorio T, Popusoi G, Ambrosini V, Mottola MT et al. et al.
Conclusion
Some 220 procedures were studied. There was one major stroke after bivalirudin and one minor stroke in each group. There was significantly less postprocedural bleeding with bivalirudin.
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