Multiple Choice
A patient has suffered a myocardial infarction due to acute coronary syndrome. The emergency room physician has ordered bivalirudin in preparation for the patient undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) . What is the most important symptom to watch for when a patient is receiving bivalirudin?
A) bleeding
B) bradycardia
C) hypotension
D) all of the above
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