Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage after clopidogrel use.
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چکیده
Pulmonary hemorrhage following percutaneous coronary intervention is a very rare complication that has been previously reported in association with abciximab and tirofiban, but not with clopidogrel. We report the case of a 56-year-old man who developed diffuse alveolar hemorrhage after receiving clopidogrel for placement of a coronary stent. Since clopidogrel is a commonly used medication, clinicians should be aware of this potentially life-threatening complication.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Balkan medical journal
دوره 33 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001