Prediction of Clopidogrel-related bleeding in OPCAB patients and the need for platelet transfusion

ABSTRACT

Background: There is a considerable number of patients who are sent directly from the catheterization lab. to undergo CABG surgery and are still on Clopidogrel pretreatment. This study was done to evaluate the impact of preoperative continuous use of Clopidogrel on the amount of bleeding, the value of platelet function testing and the need for platelets use in the intra and postoperative periods following Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery [OPCAB]