Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage after clopidogrel use.
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.
Kilaru
P K
PK
Division of Cardiology, Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01119, USA.
Schweiger
M J
MJ
Kozman
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HA
Weil
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TR
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D000077144:Clopidogrel; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D013988:Ticlopidine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000031:analogs & derivatives
D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; D000077144:Clopidogrel; D013988:Ticlopidine