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Use of Protamine for Anticoagulation During Carotid Endarterectomy
Author(s) -
Kariewhall,
Elizabeth C. Saunders,
Robin J. Larson,
David H. Stone,
Philip P. Goodney
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
jama surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.757
H-Index - 176
eISSN - 2168-6262
pISSN - 2168-6254
DOI - 10.1001/jamasurg.2015.3592
Subject(s) - medicine , carotid endarterectomy , stroke (engine) , protamine sulfate , meta analysis , relative risk , observational study , clinical trial , protamine , confidence interval , heparin , surgery , stenosis , mechanical engineering , engineering
Protamine sulfate can be administered at the conclusion of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) to reverse the anticoagulant effects of heparin and to limit the risk for postoperative bleeding. Protamine use remains controversial owing to concern for increased thrombotic complications with its use.

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