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Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg · Aug 2011
ReviewIdiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and coronary artery disease: comparison between coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention.
- Antonio Russo, Marina Cannizzo, Gabriele Ghetti, Elena Barbaresi, Elisa Filippini, Salvatore Specchia, and Angelo Branzi.
- Institute of Cardiology, Policlinico S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy. antonio.russo01@gmail.com
- Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2011 Aug 1;13(2):153-7.
AbstractIdiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a low platelet count and an increased risk of bleeding. At the same time, ITP patients present an increased risk of thrombosis and atherosclerosis related to the high presence of haemostatic factors and chronic steroid therapy. Although relatively rare, the association of ITP and coronary artery disease represents a complex therapeutic challenge. In particular, no recommendations exist regarding the best management approach. We reviewed the literature making a comparison between coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention.
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