Heparins are a group of related compounds comprised of a mixture of glycosaminoglycans usually derived from porcine intestine. They exert their effect by binding to antithrombin, which inhibits ...

Severe side effects associated with both medications include: Hemorrhage (severe bleeding) Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia ...

VTE prophylaxis was assessed from billing data. INTERVENTION: None. MEASUREMENTS: VTE, major bleeding or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, mortality, and cost. RESULTS: Of 32,104 patients who ...

Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...

The literature indicates that the current clinical practice of intuitive ordering of heparin results in inadequate therapy because of fear of bleeding. The importance of exceeding the lower limit ...

This leaflet answers some common questions about Heparin Injection. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

Exclusion criteria included CPR before randomization, a mechanical complication of myocardial infarction, active bleeding, and history of coronary artery bypass grafting surgery or heparin-induced ...