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Bleeding Outcomes Following TEE
| Outcomes | All Patients (n = 191) | Esophageal Varices* (n = 79) | No Esophageal Varices (n = 112) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary outcome | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | 1 |
| Secondary outcomes | ||||
| Any secondary outcome | 52 (27.2) | 28 (35.4) | 24 (21.4) | 0.047 |
| Hemoglobin drop ≥ 2 g/dL | 42 (22.0) | 22 (27.9) | 20 (17.9) | 0.11 |
| Blood transfusion | 34 (17.8) | 21 (26.6) | 13 (11.6) | 0.01 |
Variables are reported as n (%).
Large esophageal varices in 24 (30.4%) patients.
