Open AccessOutcome of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with coronary artery disease: A matched case–control study
Author(s) -
Kessarin Thanapirom,
Wiriyaporn Ridtitid,
Rungsun Rerknimitr,
Rattikorn Thungsuk,
Phadet Noophun,
Chatchawan Wongjitrat,
Somchai Luangjaru,
Padet Vedkijkul,
Comson Lertkupinit,
Swangphong Poonsab,
Thawee Ratanachuek,
Piyathida Hansomburana,
Bubpha Pornthisarn,
Thirada Thongbai,
Varocha Mahachai,
Sombat Treeprasertsuk
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the saudi journal of gastroenterology/saudi journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.608
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 1998-4049
pISSN - 1319-3767
DOI - 10.4103/1319-3767.182452
Subject(s) - medicine , coronary artery disease , cardiology , gastrointestinal bleeding , upper gastrointestinal bleeding , gastroenterology , endoscopy
The risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) increases in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) due to the frequent use of antiplatelets. There is some data reporting on treatment outcomes in CAD patients presenting with UGIB. We aim to determine the clinical characteristics and outcomes of UGIB in patients with CAD, compared with non-CAD patients.