Patients with peripheral artery disease undergoing percutaneous peripheral interventions are at increased risk for complications without adequate anticoagulation

Allie, D.E.

Journal of Invasive Cardiology 16 Suppl G: 18-20

2004


ISSN/ISBN: 1042-3931
PMID: 23570204
Document Number: 570013
Percutaneous peripheral interventions (PPI) are often complex procedures performed on high-risk patients with a significant thrombus burden. Although there is no approved anticoagulant for use in PPI, heparin is commonly used but is associated with several limitations. The APPROVE data provide a foundation for further study of bivalirudin in the setting of PPI.

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