Painkiller may weaken heart drug during stent surgery
NCT ID NCT03476369
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether fentanyl, a painkiller used during heart stent procedures, reduces the effectiveness of ticagrelor, a blood thinner given to prevent clots. Researchers compared crushed versus whole ticagrelor pills in 45 patients. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
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The Guthrie Clinic
Sayre, Pennsylvania, 18840, United States
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