Journal article
Safety of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy within 30 Days of Myocardial Infarction: A Retrospective Cohort Study from a Canadian Tertiary Centre
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Patients who experience myocardial infarction (MI) are at risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding complications. Endoscopic evaluation may lead to cardiopulmonary complications. Guidelines and studies regarding the safety of endoscopy in this population are limited.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety of endoscopy in a retrospective cohort of post-MI patients at a Canadian tertiary centre.
Authors
Al-Ebrahim F; Khan KJ; Alhazzani W; Alnemer A; Alzahrani A; Marshall J; Armstrong D
Journal
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 151–154
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2012
DOI
10.1155/2012/841792
ISSN
2291-2789
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Acute Coronary SyndromeAgedAged, 80 and overArrhythmias, CardiacCanadaComorbidityDuodenal UlcerEndoscopy, Digestive SystemEsophageal and Gastric VaricesFemaleGastrointestinal HemorrhageHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionPneumonia, AspirationRespiratory InsufficiencyRetrospective StudiesSafetyStomach UlcerTime Factors