Severe thrombocytopenia induced by tirofiban after percutaneous coronary intervention: a case report
Ze-Mu Wang,
Bin Wang,
Ya-Fei Li
et al.
Abstract:Background
Tirofiban is a nonpeptide glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist used widely in patients subjected to percutaneous coronary intervention. While the usage of tirofiban sets an important clinical benefit, severe thrombocytopenia can occur with use of this agent.
Case presentation
A 76-year-old Chinese man was admitted with 1-month history of sudden onset of chest tightness. He was diagnosed as having subacute inferior myocardial infarct… Show more
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