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Bivalirudin vs. heparin in paediatric and adult patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A meta‐analysis

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Unfractionated heparin (UFH) has been the primary anticoagulant of choice on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). However, it is debatable whether bivalirudin (BIV), a direct thrombin inhibitor, may be considered a… Click to show full abstract

Unfractionated heparin (UFH) has been the primary anticoagulant of choice on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). However, it is debatable whether bivalirudin (BIV), a direct thrombin inhibitor, may be considered a better alternative anticoagulant option.

Keywords: membrane oxygenation; extracorporeal membrane; bivalirudin heparin

Journal Title: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Year Published: 2022

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