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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2214-2215 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine