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Bleeding Events in Patients Receiving Dabigatran
| Bleeding | Patients/events, N (%) |
|---|---|
| Readmission for bleeding within 1 year | 19 (4.1) |
| Bleeding noted during admission resulting in discontinuation | 11 (2.4) |
| ≥2 g/dL decrease in hemoglobin | 38 (8.3) |
| Transfusion ≥2 units PRBC | 18 (3.9) |
| Unique patients experiencing any bleeding | 66 (14.4) |
| Confirmed bleeding source: GI | 23 (5) |
GI indicates gastrointestinal; PRBC, packed red blood cells.
