Rao et al reported a list of bleeding events associated with percutaneous coronary interventions. The list was generated by a panel of experts. The study if from the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) CathPCI Registry.
Time frame: occurrence up to 72 hours after the PCI OR before hospital discharge (whichever occurs first). The 72 hour criteria may be more objective since a patient may be discharged prematurely.
Events:
(1) external bleeding from the arterial access site