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Cardiology
Meta-analysis
Bivalirudin reduces in-hospital major bleeding and 30-day mortality in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Bivalirudin shows lower bleeding risks than heparin for heart patients
This meta-analysis of 584,249 patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention found that bivalirudin sig…
A large analysis suggests bivalirudin may reduce major bleeding and mortality in patients undergoing procedures for acute coronary syndrome.
NEJM
Sep 27, 2026
Cardiology
Cohort
Shorter heparin-to-bivalirudin bridging times (≤30 min) reduce hospitalization in acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing PCI
The Clock Is Ticking When You Switch Blood Thinners During Heart Surgery
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 197 patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
A simple timing tweak in how two common blood thinners are switched during heart procedures may cut the odds of landing back in the hospital…
Frontiers
Apr 14, 2026