
Clinical TrialJul 30, 2026, 08:03 AM
Nuwellis Study: Epoprostenol Safe for Pediatric Aquadex Therapy
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Nuwellis, Inc. announced the acceptance of a new single-center retrospective study in Frontiers in Pediatrics. The study demonstrates that epoprostenol can serve as a safe and feasible alternative anticoagulant during Aquadex therapy in critically ill pediatric patients. This research provides important real-world data supporting an alternative anticoagulation strategy for patients who may not be candidates for conventional therapies, further strengthening the clinical evidence for Aquadex therapy in pediatric critical care.
Key Highlights
- New study accepted in Frontiers in Pediatrics journal.
- Epoprostenol shown safe and feasible as alternative anticoagulant for Aquadex therapy.
- Study involved 46 critically ill pediatric patients (52 treatment courses).
- No increased need for blood-pressure support observed.
- No bleeding events attributed to epoprostenol.
- Filters maintained for a median of approximately two days.
- Epoprostenol's short half-life allows quick wear-off.
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