title: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and coronary artery disease: comparison between coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention.
abstract: Idiopathic 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.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Cardiology, Policlinico S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy. antonio.russo01@gmail.com
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Russo
authors.forename: Marina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cannizzo
authors.forename: Gabriele
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ghetti
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Barbaresi
authors.forename: Elisa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Filippini
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Specchia
authors.forename: Angelo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Branzi
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000379:methods*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000150:complications*; D016896:Treatment Outcome