New registry aims to solve blood thinner dilemma for heart patients facing surgery

NCT ID NCT03981835

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at how doctors in the U.S. manage blood thinners in heart patients who need surgery. The goal was to understand current practices and track risks like bleeding or heart attacks. 147 patients who had a heart stent and were on two blood thinners were followed before, during, and after surgery. The findings will help design future studies to find the safest approach.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor Scott & White Research Institute

    Dallas, Texas, 75226, United States

  • Dallas VA Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75216, United States

  • Mary Washington Hospital

    Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401, United States

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

  • University of Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32209, United States

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