For decades, unfractionated heparin (hereafter, heparin) has been the primary anticoagulant used for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. More recently, however, bivalirudin, a direct ...

Jan. 10, 2025 — Humans and mice exposed to long-wavelength red light had lower rates of blood clots that can cause heart attacks, lung damage and strokes, according to research led by ..

Topol pioneered the development of many routinely used medications, including tissue plasminogen activator, clopidogrel (Plavix), bivalirudin (Angiomax), and abciximab (ReoPro), and was the first ...

The anticoagulants include heparin, enoxaparin, fondaparinux, and bivalirudin. We have pretty good data on the first three suggesting that they are useful agents; bivalirudin is still under study ...