About

Welcome to Crusade Bleeding Score Info

CrusadeBleedingScore.org is a dedicated resource to help healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers understand and apply bleeding risk concepts anchored in the CRUSADE Bleeding Score framework. Our goal is to support safer clinical decision-making by organizing high-quality information on medications, supplements, and diseases that may influence bleeding risk.

Based in the United States, we bring together practical summaries, safety considerations, and clinical insights to make complex topics accessible and useful at the point of care and for informed personal health decisions.

Our Mission

We aim to improve patient safety and care quality by delivering clear, evidence-informed content on bleeding risk assessment, drug and supplement safety, and disease-related bleeding considerations. We strive to bridge the gap between research, guidelines, and real-world practice.

What Is the CRUSADE Bleeding Score?

The CRUSADE Bleeding Score is a validated clinical risk tool designed to estimate the likelihood of in-hospital major bleeding among patients with non–ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes. It leverages routinely available clinical variables to stratify risk and support clinical judgment, particularly when weighing the benefits and risks of antithrombotic or antiplatelet therapies.

While the score offers valuable risk stratification, it should be applied in context—considering patient preferences, comorbidities, concurrent medications, and evolving clinical status. It does not replace clinician expertise or individualized medical advice.

Who We Serve

Clinicians seeking concise, clinically relevant insights on bleeding risk management and safety considerations.
Pharmacists evaluating drug interactions, dosage considerations, and safety profiles that affect bleeding risk.
Patients and caregivers looking to better understand how medications, supplements, and health conditions can influence bleeding risk.
Students and researchers reviewing current concepts and practice-oriented summaries related to bleeding risk assessment.

What You’ll Find Here

Medication Profiles

Clear, clinically oriented summaries of pharmaceuticals that affect bleeding risk, including mechanism of action, common use cases, key warnings, monitoring considerations, and factors that can raise or mitigate bleeding potential.

Supplement Profiles

Evidence-informed overviews of dietary and herbal supplements with potential effects on coagulation or platelet function, including known interactions and prudent use recommendations.

Disease Insights

Condition-focused guidance that explains how specific diseases and comorbidities may modify bleeding risk, influence therapy choices, and affect monitoring strategies.

Risk Management and Clinical Practice Tips

Point-of-care checklists and pearls to support safer prescribing, deprescribing considerations, peri-procedural planning, and patient counseling about bleeding symptoms and when to seek urgent care.

Research and Updates

Curated highlights of emerging evidence, evolving practice patterns, and alignment with major medical guidelines relevant to bleeding risk and safety.

How We Curate and Review Content

Evidence-Informed: Content is developed from reputable clinical references and guideline-aligned principles, distilled into practical summaries.
Clinical Relevance: We prioritize applicability to day-to-day decision-making, emphasizing clarity and utility.
Periodic Review: Pages are reviewed periodically to reflect important updates in safety communications or practice recommendations.
Transparency: Where evidence is limited or evolving, we indicate uncertainty and encourage clinician judgment.

Safety First: Important Disclaimers

Informational Use Only: The content on this website is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
No Substitute for Care: Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for decisions about medications, supplements, and treatment plans.
Emergencies: If you suspect a medical emergency or severe bleeding, call your local emergency number immediately.

Accessibility and Usability

We strive to present information in a clear, structured format with consistent headings, plain-language explanations where possible, and practical summaries designed to support comprehension for diverse audiences.

Privacy and Data Ethics

We respect user privacy and limit the collection of personal information to what is necessary for communication and site functioning. If you contact us, we use your information only to respond to your inquiry.

About the Founder

CrusadeBleedingScore.org is founded and owned by Eldon Vespers. The initiative reflects a commitment to patient safety, high-quality clinical information, and practical workplace-ready resources.

Owner: Eldon Vespers
Postal Address: 3320 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074, United States
Email: [email protected]

Contact Us

We welcome feedback, corrections, and collaboration ideas. Please reach out with questions about content, suggestions for new topics, or general inquiries.

Email: [email protected]
Mail: 3320 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074, United States

How to Use and Cite Our Content

You may reference our summaries in educational or clinical settings with appropriate attribution to CrusadeBleedingScore.org. Always verify critical decisions against primary sources, current guidelines, and institutional policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CRUSADE Bleeding Score appropriate for every patient?

No. It is validated for specific clinical contexts. Clinicians should confirm applicability and use clinical judgment for patients outside validated populations.