Radiation exposure (fluoroscopy time in minutes) by anticoagulant
| Heparin mean (SD) | Bivalirudin mean (SD) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior CABG: no | |||
| Radial | 16.7 (10.9) | 18.4 (12.7) | <0.001 |
| Femoral | 13.3 (10.5) | 13.8 (10.3) | <0.001 |
| RD (%) | 20.3 (p<0.0001) | 25.0 (p<0.0001) | |
| Prior CABG: yes | |||
| Radial | 21.4 (16.8) | 25.4 (12.7) | <0.001 |
| Femoral | 16.9 (12.2) | 18.2 (11.6) | <0.001 |
| RD (%) | 21.0 (p<0.0001) | 28.4 (p<0.0001) | |
CABG, coronary artery bypass graft; RD, relative difference.