Performance of the ARC-HBR criteria in ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Significance of smoking as an additional bleeding risk factor.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The Academic Research Consortium for High Bleeding Risk criteria (ARC-HBR) are recommended by guidelines for bleeding risk assessment in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The aim of this study was to identify possible other risk factors and adjust the original ARC-HBR criteria for confounders.

Methods and results

All consecutive STEMI patients managed in a Finnish tertiary hospital between 2016 and 2022 were identified using a database search. Data collection was done by reviewing electronic patient records. Bleeding risk was assessed according to the ARC-HBR criteria. The primary endpoint was non-access site bleeding academic research consortium (BARC) type 3 or 5 bleeding during 1-year follow-up. A total of 1548 STEMI patients were analysed. H

SUBMITTER: Kesti H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12445688 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature