Abstract:Massive hemoptysis is a life-threatening medical condition which usually occurs in the course of parenchymal destructive diseases. We herein report the case of a 61-year-old male patient who presented with massive hemoptysis six months after commencement of dual antiplatelet therapy with acetylsalicylic acid and ticagrelor, for drug-eluting coronary stents. Control of bleeding with discontinuation of both antiplatelet agents, as well as negative imaging and laboratory studies for other pulmonary hemorrhage cau… Show more
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