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Impaired kidney function no problem for dabigatran reversal


 

REPORTING FROM ACC 18


In patients with severe renal dysfunction given idarucizumab, “be alert for a recurrent bleed,” which could require a second dose of idarucizumab, Dr. Eikelboom suggested.

SOURCE: Eikelboom JW et al. ACC 18, Abstract 1231M-11.

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