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Cardiology
Meta-analysis
Protamine administration during carotid endarterectomy reduces cervical haematoma and stroke rates
Protamine May Reduce Bleeding After Carotid Artery Surgery
This meta-analysis examined the impact of protamine administration on patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy. The findings suggest a red…
A large meta-analysis of 87,000 patients found that protamine given during carotid endarterectomy lowered the risk of cervical haematoma and…
Jul 9, 2026
Cardiology
Guideline
Guideline case report on perioperative tamponade and protamine reaction in DeBakey type I aortic dissection repair
Rare allergy and blood pressure issues caused sudden heart arrest during aortic repair
This guideline presents a case report of a 63-year-old man undergoing staged TEVAR for DeBakey type I aortic dissection.
A rare allergic reaction combined with fluid buildup stopped a heart during complex aortic surgery, but doctors saved the patient with fast …
Frontiers
Apr 29, 2026