Why the study?
There is limited guidance regarding the use of anticoagulation in patients on intra-aortic balloon pumps.
Does heparin anticoagulation reduce thrombotic events or increase bleeding events in patients with an intra-aortic balloon pump?
Population
147 patients receiving an IABP admitted to the coronary care unit or cardiac surgery unit
Comparison
Anticoagulation with heparin vs no anticoagulation while on an IABP
Design
Single-center retrospective chart review
Authors
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Does not support routine heparin with IABP; leaves open need for randomized trials.
Does heparin anticoagulation reduce thrombotic events or increase bleeding events in patients with an intra-aortic balloon pump?
Routine heparin anticoagulation for patients with an intra-aortic balloon pump may not be necessary, as it did not significantly alter thrombotic or bleeding outcomes in this retrospective cohort.
Kelly et al. (2021) studied this question.
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