Publications by authors named "Rajesh Kumar Bansari"
BMC Gastroenterol
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study reviews the relationship between Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Acute Variceal Bleeding (AVB) in cirrhotic patients, noting that initiating antiplatelet therapy for ACS in these patients may lead to increased bleeding risks.
- Conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital from 2002 to 2017, the study monitored 29 patients with both conditions, finding that while there was high initial mortality among those with severe liver disease, survivors had low rates of recurrence for AVB and cardiovascular events.
- The results suggested that using antiplatelet therapy did not significantly affect the recurrence rates of AVB and ACS, indicating that proper treatment for variceal bleeding could mitigate risks associated with antiplate
