Abstract
Objective: To determine the frequency of bleeding with Tirofiban during percutaneous coronary intervention Methodology: In this case series (Descriptive) at Mayo Hospital, Cardiology Deptt. Lahore during the year 2018 and 2019, we enrolled a total of 385 cases of either gender with acute coronary syndrome(ACS) and undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)were included. Preloading with aspirin 300 mg and clopidogrel 600 mg was done. Intravenous Tirofiban was given keeping in mind the current guidelines. Tirofiban was given as I/V bolus of 0.25 mcg/kg over 5 minutes during/before the start of PCI. It was followed by a continuous infusion of 0.125 mcg/kg/min for up to eighteen hours. Bleeding during and within 24 hours of percutaneous coronary intervention was noted according to BARC bleeding type Results: Mean age was 50.750± 5.63years. Male gender was dominant i.e. 85.7% as compare to 14.3% females. Bleeding was observed in 3.9% patients Conclusion: In acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing PCI, Tirofiban use was associated with bleeding. In the modern era of PCI, the judicious use of Tirofiban is safe. Keywords: Percutaneous coronary intervention, Tirofiban, Bleeding, Acute coronary syndrome
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