Outcome of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with coronary artery disease: A matched case–control study

Background/Aim: 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 characterist...

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Main Authors: Kessarin Thanapirom, Wiriyaporn Ridtitid, Rungsun Rerknimitr, Rattikorn Thungsuk, Phadet Noophun, Chatchawan Wongjitrat, Somchai Luangjaru, Padet Vedkijkul, Comson Lertkupinit, Swangphong Poonsab, Thawee Ratanachu-ek, Piyathida Hansomburana, Bubpha Pornthisarn, Thirada Thongbai, Varocha Mahachai, Sombat Treeprasertsuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2016;volume=22;issue=3;spage=203;epage=207;aulast=Thanapirom