Comparison of Bivalirudin Monotherapy Versus Unfractionated Heparin Plus Tirofiban in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

October 18th, 2009    Posted by: admin

Publication year: 2009<br><b>Source:</b> The American Journal of Cardiology, Volume 104, Issue 9, 1 November 2009, Pages 1222-1228<br>Davide, Tavano , Gabriella, Visconti , Davide, D'Andrea , Amelia, Focaccio , Bruno, Golia , …<br><br>Bivalirudin demonstrated similar efficacy but resulted in a lower rate of bleeding compared to unfractionated heparin (UFH) plus platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. It has not been clearly evaluated whether this can also be applied to patients with diabetes mellitus. A total of 335 consecutive patients with diabetes mellitus referred for elective percutaneous coronary intervention were randomized in the Novel Appr

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