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d'Entremont MA, Alrashidi S, Alansari O, Brochu B, Heenan L, Skuriat E, Tyrwhitt J, Raco M, Tsang M, Valettas N, Velianou JL, Sheth TN, Sibbald M, Mehta SR, Pinilla-Echeverri N, Schwalm JD, Natarajan MK, Kelly A, Akl E, Tawadros S, Camargo M, Faidi W, Bauer J, Moxham R, Nkurunziza J, Dutra G, Winter J, Jolly SS. Ultrasound-guided femoral access in patients with vascular closure devices: a prespecified analysis of the randomised UNIVERSAL trial. EUROINTERVENTION 2023; 19:73-79. [PMID: 36876864 PMCID: PMC10174184 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-22-01130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Whether ultrasound (US)-guided femoral access compared to femoral access without US guidance decreases access site complications in patients receiving a vascular closure device (VCD) is unclear. AIMS We aimed to compare the safety of VCD in patients undergoing US-guided versus non-US-guided femoral arterial access for coronary procedures. METHODS We performed a prespecified subgroup analysis of the UNIVERSAL trial, a multicentre randomised controlled trial of 1:1 US-guided femoral access versus non-US-guided femoral access, stratified for planned VCD use, for coronary procedures on a background of fluoroscopic landmarking. The primary endpoint was a composite of major Bleeding Academic Research Consortium 2, 3 or 5 bleeding and vascular complications at 30 days. RESULTS Of 621 patients, 328 (52.8%) received a VCD (86% ANGIO-SEAL, 14% ProGlide). In patients who received a VCD, those randomised to US-guided femoral access compared to non-US-guided femoral access experienced a reduction in major bleeding or vascular complications (20/170 [11.8%] vs 37/158 [23.4%], odds ratio [OR] 0.44, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.23-0.82). In patients who did not receive a VCD, there was no difference between the US- and non-US-guided femoral access groups, respectively (20/141 [14.2%] vs 13/152 [8.6%], OR 1.76, 95% CI: 0.80-4.03; interaction p=0.004). CONCLUSIONS In patients receiving a VCD after coronary procedures, US-guided femoral access was associated with fewer bleeding and vascular complications compared to femoral access without US guidance. US guidance for femoral access may be particularly beneficial when VCD are used.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marc-André d'Entremont
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS), Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- CK Hui Heart Centre, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Clinica Alemana De Santiago, Universidad de Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Niagara Health, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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Jolly SS, AlRashidi S, d’Entremont MA, Alansari O, Brochu B, Heenan L, Skuriat E, Tyrwhitt J, Raco M, Tsang M, Valettas N, Velianou JL, Sheth T, Sibbald M, Mehta SR, Pinilla-Echeverri N, Schwalm JD, Natarajan MK, Kelly A, Akl E, Tawadros S, Camargo M, Faidi W, Bauer J, Moxham R, Nkurunziza J, Dutra G, Winter J. Routine Ultrasonography Guidance for Femoral Vascular Access for Cardiac Procedures: The UNIVERSAL Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Cardiol 2022; 7:1110-1118. [PMID: 36116089 PMCID: PMC9483833 DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2022.3399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Importance A significant limitation of femoral artery access for cardiac interventions is the increased risk of vascular complications and bleeding compared with radial access. Strategies to make femoral access safer are needed. Objective To determine whether routinely using ultrasonography guidance for femoral arterial access for coronary angiography/intervention reduces bleeding or vascular complications. Design, Setting, and Participants The Routine Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular Access for Cardiac Procedures (UNIVERSAL) randomized clinical trial is a multicenter, prospective, open-label trial of ultrasonography-guided femoral access vs no ultrasonography for coronary angiography or intervention with planned femoral access. Patients were randomized from June 26, 2018, to April 26, 2022. Patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction were not eligible. Interventions Ultrasonography guidance vs no ultrasonography guidance for femoral arterial access on a background of fluoroscopic landmarking. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary composite outcome is the composite of major bleeding based on the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium 2, 3, or 5 criteria or major vascular complications within 30 days. Results A total of 621 patients were randomized at 2 centers in Canada (mean [SD] age, 71 [10.24] years; 158 [25.4%] female). The primary outcome occurred in 40 of 311 patients (12.9%) in the ultrasonography group vs 50 of 310 patients (16.1%) without ultrasonography (odds ratio, 0.77 [95% CI, 0.49-1.20]; P = .25). The rates of Bleeding Academic Research Consortium 2, 3, or 5 bleeding were 10.0% (31 of 311) vs 10.7% (33 of 310) (odds ratio, 0.93 [95% CI, 0.55-1.56]; P = .78). The rates of major vascular complications were 6.4% (20 of 311) vs 9.4% (29 of 310) (odds ratio, 0.67 [95% CI, 0.37-1.20]; P = .18). Ultrasonography improved first-pass success (277 of 311 [86.6%] vs 222 of 310 [70.0%]; odds ratio, 2.76 [95% CI, 1.85-4.12]; P < .001) and reduced the number of arterial puncture attempts (mean [SD], 1.2 [0.5] vs 1.4 [0.8]; mean difference, -0.26 [95% CI, -0.37 to -0.16]; P < .001) and venipuncture (10 of 311 [3.1%] vs 37 of 310 [11.7%]; odds ratio, 0.24 [95% CI, 0.12-0.50]; P < .001) with similar times to access (mean [SD], 114 [185] vs 129 [206] seconds; mean difference, -15.1 [95% CI, -45.9 to 15.8]; P = .34). All prerandomization prespecified subgroups were consistent with the overall finding. Conclusions and Relevance In this randomized clinical trial, use of ultrasonography for femoral access did not reduce bleeding or vascular complications. However, ultrasonography did reduce the risk of venipuncture and number of attempts. Larger trials may be required to demonstrate additional potential benefits of ultrasonography-guided access. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03537118.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sanjit S. Jolly
- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS), Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- CK Hui Heart Centre, Royal Alexandra Hospital Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Niagara Health, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Departamento de enfermedades cardiovasculares, Clínica Alemana De Santiago, Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile
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Alrashidi S, d’Entremont MA, Alansari O, Winter J, Brochu B, Heenan L, Skuriat E, Tyrwhitt J, Raco M, Tsang MB, Valettas N, Velianou J, Sheth T, Sibbald M, Mehta SR, Pinilla-Echeverri N, Schwalm JD, Natarajan MK, Kelly A, Akl E, Tawadros S, Camargo M, Faidi W, Dutra G, Jolly SS. Design and Rationale of Routine Ultrasou Nd Gu Idance for Vascular Acc Ess fo R Cardiac Procedure s: A Randomized Tria L (UNIVERSAL). CJC Open 2022; 4:1074-1080. [PMID: 36562014 PMCID: PMC9764117 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjco.2022.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background A significant limitation of femoral artery access for cardiac interventions is the increased risk of vascular complications and bleeding compared to radial access. Ultrasound (US)-guided femoral access may reduce major vascular complications and bleeding. We aim to determine whether routinely using US guidance for femoral arterial access for coronary angiography or intervention will reduce Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) 2, 3, or 5 bleeding or major vascular complications. Methods The Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular Access for Cardiac Procedures: A Randomized Trial (UNIVERSAL) is a multicentre, prospective, open-label, randomized trial with blinded outcomes assessment. Patients undergoing coronary angiography with or without intervention via a femoral approach with fluoroscopic guidance will be randomized 1:1 to US-guided femoral access, compared to no US. The primary outcome is the composite of major bleeding based on the BARC 2, 3, or 5 criteria or major vascular complications within 30 days. The trial is designed to have 80% power and a 2-sided alpha level of 5% to detect a 50% relative risk reduction for the primary outcome based on a control event rate of 14%. Results We completed enrollment on April 29, 2022, with 621 randomized patients. The patients had a mean age of 71 years (25.4% female), with a high rate of comorbidities, as follows: 45% had a prior percutaneous coronary intervention; 57% had previous coronary artery bypass surgery; and 18% had peripheral vascular disease. Conclusions The UNIVERSAL trial will be one of the largest randomized trials of US-guided femoral access and has the potential to change guidelines and increase US uptake for coronary procedures worldwide.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sulaiman Alrashidi
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS), Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- Clinica Alemana de Santiago, Santiago, Chile
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- CK Hui Heart Centre, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada,Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada,Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada,Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada,Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada,Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Niagara Health, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada,Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Corresponding author: Dr Sanjit S. Jolly, Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St. East, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 2X2, Canada. Tel.: +1-905-521-2100 ext. 40309.
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Arora J, Faidi W, Gregoris R, Fox-Robichaud A. P1. Abstract Title: Markers of Coagulation as Potential Indicators for the Diagnosis of Sepsis. Thromb Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2019.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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