Table 2. Factors associated with increased bleeding risk
  • Need for OAC in addition to DAPT
  • Advanced age (older than 75 years)
  • Frailty
  • Anemia with hemoglobin < 110 g/L
  • Chronic renal failure (creatinine clearance < 40 mL/min)
  • Low body weight (<60 kg)
  • Hospitalization for bleeding within past year
  • Previous stroke/intracranial bleed
  • Regular need for NSAIDs or prednisone
DAPT, dual antiplatelet therapy;
NSAIDs, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs;
OAC, oral anticoagulation.