Abstract
Heparin-coated perfusion systems have been used to perform cardiopulmonary bypass with decreased systemic heparin dosages. We report the case of a 60-year-old man with end-stage liver disease and severe aortic stenosis who underwent an aortic valve replacement without systemic anticoagulation, employing a heparin-coated perfusion system. In patients with a contraindication to systemic anticoagulation, cardiopulmonary bypass with a heparin-coated system without systemic anticoagulation may be a viable alternative.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1176-1177 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | The Annals of thoracic surgery |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1993 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine