Unfractionated heparin in ruptured aortic aneurysms – narrative review

Unfractionated heparin in ruptured aortic aneurysms – narrative review

INTRODUCTION: Portuguese estimates point out that nearly 20% of aortic aneurysms are treated in a ruptured setting, with in-hospital mortality reaching up to 50%. Although unfractionated heparin (UFH) is routine during elective surgery, this technical point is debatable when treating ruptured aneur...

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Main Authors: Tiago F. Ribeiro, Ricardo Correia, Rita Bento, Fábio Pais, Rita Soares Ferreira, Frederico Bastos Gonçalves, Carlos Amaral, Maria Emília Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular 2024-05-01
Series:Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular
Subjects:
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Unfractionated Heparin
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysms
Online Access:http://acvjournal.com/index.php/acv/article/view/564

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