Incidence and prognostic value of bleeding after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients older than 75 years of age

Conclusions Post‐PCI bleeding is an important prognostic factor in patients >75 years of age. The risk for bleeding in this age category is increased in women and patients with impaired renal function. Bleeding risk is reduced by bivalirudin. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - September 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gjin Ndrepepa, Franz‐Josef Neumann, Stefanie Schulz, Massimiliano Fusaro, Salvatore Cassese, Robert A. Byrne, Gert Richardt, Karl‐Ludwig Laugwitz, Adnan Kastrati Tags: Original Study Source Type: research