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Bivalirudin reduces bleeding complications in carotid angioplasty

Original title: Hemorrhagic and ischemic outcomes after bivalirudin versus unfractionated heparin during carotid artery stenting: A propensity score...

Cangrelor: more effective than clopidogrel without increasing bleeding 

Original title: Effect of Platelet Inhibition with Cangrelor during PCI on Ischemic Events. CHAMPION PHOENIX. Reference: Deepak L. Bhatt et...

Appendage trans-catheter closure is equivalent to anticoagulation in fibrillated patients.

Original title: Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: 2.3-Year Follow-up of...

Percutaneous closure of the appendage: results, evidence, team training.

Our editors talked with Dr. Aníbal Damonte Percutaneous closure of left atrial appendage is now a practice that...