Researchers examined data from more than two million patients entered into the CathPCI Registry from July 2009 to March 2013.
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The rate of heart attack for patients receiving a transfusion was 4.5 percent, compared to 1.8 percent for patients who did not receive a transfusion. Patients receiving a transfusion were also more likely to experience stroke (two percent vs. 0.2 percent) and death (12 percent vs. 1.2 percent).
Researchers suggest further studies are needed to determine proper transfusion strategies for PCI patients.
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