Relationship of blood transfusion and clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndromes
SV Rao, JG Jollis, RA Harrington, CB Granger… - Jama, 2004 - jamanetwork.com
ContextIt is unclear if blood transfusion in anemic patients with acute coronary syndromes is
associated with improved survival. ObjectiveTo determine the association between blood
transfusion and mortality among patients with acute coronary syndromes who develop
bleeding, anemia, or both during their hospital course. Design, Setting, and PatientsWe
analyzed 24 112 enrollees in 3 large international trials of patients with acute coronary
syndromes (the GUSTO IIb, PURSUIT, and PARAGON B trials). Patients were grouped …
associated with improved survival. ObjectiveTo determine the association between blood
transfusion and mortality among patients with acute coronary syndromes who develop
bleeding, anemia, or both during their hospital course. Design, Setting, and PatientsWe
analyzed 24 112 enrollees in 3 large international trials of patients with acute coronary
syndromes (the GUSTO IIb, PURSUIT, and PARAGON B trials). Patients were grouped …
