Bivalirudin – Cardiology MCQ

Recommended test for monitoring the effect of bivalirudin during cardiopulmonary bypass:
a) Activated clotting time (ACT)
b) Ecarin clotting time (ECT)
c) Prothrombin time (PT)
d) Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
Correct answer: b) Ecarin clotting time
Reference:

1. Salter BS et al. Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia – A Comprehensive Clinical Review. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016;67(21):2519-2532.