Half the heparin, less bleeding? heart surgery study tests safer approach

NCT ID NCT00657475

First seen May 23, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether using half the usual dose of heparin during heart surgery (bypass or valve replacement) could reduce bleeding afterward. 238 adults took part. The goal was to see if a lower dose is safer without increasing other risks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cardiac Surgery Dpt (University Hospital)

    Bordeaux, 33000, France

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