Influence of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors on bleeding events after successful resuscitation and percutaneous coronary intervention

ConclusionAfter cardiac arrest, bleeding incidence was significantly higher in patients treated with GPI. Incidence of bleedings requiring transfusion, however, was similar. In this retrospective analysis, the use of GPI was an independent predictor of hospital survival. We suggest that GPI may not be withheld from cardiac arrest survivors due to potential risk of bleeding.Graphic abstract
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research