Why the study?
Does non-access site bleeding after PCI confer a worse prognosis compared to access site bleeding?
Does non-access site bleeding after PCI confer a worse prognosis compared to access site bleeding?
Non-access site bleeding after PCI is associated with a significantly worse prognosis than access site bleeding, emphasizing the importance of universal bleeding avoidance strategies.
Non-access site bleeding after PCI signals higher mortality risk; leaves open whether targeted prevention improves outcomes.
The prognostic impact of bleeding complications after PCI varies according to anatomic source and severity. Non-access site-related bleeding complications have a similar prevalence to those from the access site but are associated with a significantly worse prognosis partly related to the severity of the bleed. Clinicians should minimize the risk of major bleeding complications during PCI through judicious use of bleeding avoidance strategies irrespective of the access site used.
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