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Bivalirudin as a Systemic Anticoagulant and Flush Solution Additive for Sequential Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Percutaneous Edge-to-Edge Repair in a Patient With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Research article published in Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia (2021)

Última actualización: June 18, 2026Revisado por: ASH Editorial Board
Research article — evidence reviewArticle reference
Evidence: Case reportDesarrollo de fármacosColbaugh Z et al. · Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia, 2021

Abstract

Herein the case of a patient with a prior history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia who underwent percutaneous mitral valve edge-to-edge repair that was followed by a tricuspid edge-to-edge repair two months later is presented. Recommendations exist for systemic anticoagulant alternatives for percutaneous mitral valve edge-to-edge repair with the MitraClip device (Abbott, Chicago, IL), but minimal guidance and experience are present regarding alternative systemic anticoagulation during the performance of right-sided interventions, including tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (TriClip; Abbott). Notably, there is no clear consensus regarding the use of an alternative anticoagulant in the catheter flush solution for the delivery systems used during these procedures, particularly for right-sided interventions.

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Publication typeCase ReportsResearch Support, N.I.H., ExtramuralResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tJournal Article
Indexed MeSH termsAnticoagulantsCardiac CatheterizationHeart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationHirudinsHumansMitral Valve InsufficiencyPeptide FragmentsRecombinant ProteinsThrombocytopeniaTreatment OutcomeTricuspid Valve

Resumen

Bivalirudin as a Systemic Anticoagulant and Flush Solution Additive for Sequential Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Percutaneous Edge-to-Edge Repair in a Patient With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia.

Por qué esto importa para la hirudoterapia

This case report describes a patient with a prior history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia who underwent a percutaneous mitral valve edge-to-edge repair followed by a tricuspid edge-to-edge repair two months later. The authors highlight the lack of established guidance and clinical experience regarding alternative systemic anticoagulation, as well as the lack of consensus on alternative anticoagulants in catheter flush solutions, particularly for right-sided interventions. The abstract does not specify which alternative anticoagulants were used or mention any connection to leeches, hirudin, or leech therapy. Therefore, this article has no defensible relevance to ASH's domain.

Citación

Bivalirudin as a Systemic Anticoagulant and Flush Solution Additive for Sequential Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Percutaneous Edge-to-Edge Repair in a Patient With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Colbaugh Z et al. · Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia, 2021

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