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Changing incidence of major femoral bleeding and blood transfusions after PCI. (*p < 0.005 versus 2000-2005)
| 1994-1995 (n = 2,441) | 1996-1999 (n = 6,207) | 2000-2005 (n = 9,253) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Femoral Hematoma | 172 (7.0%)* | 236 (3.8%)* | 257 (2.8%) |
| Femoral Bleed | 60 (2.5%)* | 76 (1.2%)* | 54 (0.6%) |
| Retroperitoneal Bleed | 20 (0.8%)* | 19 (0.3%) | 26 (0.3%) |
| Blood Transfusion | 207 (8.5%)* | 482 (7.8%)* | 516 (5.6%) |
| 1 to 2 Units | 98 (4.0%) | 288 (4.6%)* | 347 (3.8%) |
| 3 + Units | 109 (4.5%)* | 194 (3.1%)* | 169 (1.8%) |
