This particularly includes the following situations with increased bleeding risk: – Recent puncture of large vessels or organ biopsy – Anomaly of vessels or organs – Recent cerebrovascular accident, stroke, or intracerebral surgery – Severe uncontrolled hypertension – Bacterial endocarditis – Advanced renal impairment – Haemorrhagic diathesis – Recent major surgery – Recent bleeding (e. g. intracranial, gastrointestinal, intraocular, pulmonary) – Overt signs of bleeding – Recent active peptic ulcer – Age > 65 years.