Table 2.
Comparison of bleeding-relevant characteristics of TDA-patients with and without significant Hb-drop
| Parameters | TDA-patients (whole population) | Patients with Hb-relevant bleeding | Patients without Hb-relevant bleeding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-error anemia | 63.5% | 37.5% | 65.6% |
| Pre-error thrombocytopenia | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| History of malignancy | 26.1% | 0% | 26.1% |
| Diabetes mellitus | 22.4% | 0% | 22.4% |
| Ischemic/ congestive heart disease |
IHD 20.5% CHF 12.1% |
IHD 37.5% CHF 12.5% |
IHD 19.1% CHF 12.1% |
| Recent fracture or traumatic brain injury | 11.2% | 37.5% | 0.9% |
| Falling tendency | 7.5% | 12.5% | 0.7% |
| Death in 2 years | 18.6% | 25% | 18.1% |