International journal of cardiology
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Bleeding following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is common and may lead to transfusion and death. Although previous work has examined the effect of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in patients with coronary disease, no study had investigated whether transfusion of non-RBC components was associated with mortality following PCI. ⋯ Transfusion following PCI appears to be associated with an increased risk of death within 30 days. We now report that transfusion with plasma rich non-RBC products may confer an additional mortality risk to patients undergoing PCI.
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Door to balloon time is important in the outcome of ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous intervention. This review summarizes prognostic factors for door to balloon time in STEMI patients presenting to a PCI capable hospital. ⋯ Understanding prognostic factors for door to balloon time can likely lead to improved quality of care for STEMI.