Don't Confuse ADD-Vantage Bivalirudin for an Antibiotic
You may see less use of bivalirudin (Angiomax, etc) in the cath lab.
It's an alternative to heparin for heart attack patients getting angioplasty or stents.
But the evidence for benefits over heparin...such as a lower bleeding risk...is becoming LESS clear.
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