The utilisation of polygenic scoring models may enhance the clinician’s ability to risk stratify an inflammatory bowel disease patient’s individual risk for venous thromboembolism(VTE)and guide the appropriate usage...The utilisation of polygenic scoring models may enhance the clinician’s ability to risk stratify an inflammatory bowel disease patient’s individual risk for venous thromboembolism(VTE)and guide the appropriate usage of VTE thromboprophylaxis,yet there is a need to validate such models in ethnically diverse populations.展开更多
BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism(VTE)is a potentially fatal complication of hepatectomy.The use of postoperative prophylactic anticoagulation in patients who have undergone hepatectomy is controversial because of the...BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism(VTE)is a potentially fatal complication of hepatectomy.The use of postoperative prophylactic anticoagulation in patients who have undergone hepatectomy is controversial because of the risk of postoperative bleeding.Therefore,we hypothesized that monitoring plasma D-dimer could be useful in the early diagnosis of VTE after hepatectomy.AIM To evaluate the utility of monitoring plasma D-dimer levels in the early diagnosis of VTE after hepatectomy.METHODS The medical records of patients who underwent hepatectomy at our institution between January 2017 and December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were divided into two groups according to whether or not they developed VTE after hepatectomy,as diagnosed by contrast-enhanced computed tomography and/or ultrasonography of the lower extremities.Clinicopathological factors,including demographic data and perioperative D-dimer values,were compared between the two groups.Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to determine the D-dimer cutoff value.Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using logistic regression analysis to identify significant predictors.RESULTS In total,234 patients who underwent hepatectomy were,of whom(5.6%)were diagnosed with VTE following hepatectomy.A comparison between the two groups showed significant differences in operative time(529 vs 403 min,P=0.0274)and blood loss(530 vs 138 mL,P=0.0067).The D-dimer levels on postoperative days(POD)1,3,5,7 were significantly higher in the VTE group than in the non-VTE group.In the multivariate analysis,intraoperative blood loss of>275 mL[odds ratio(OR)=5.32,95%confidence interval(CI):1.05-27.0,P=0.044]and plasma D-dimer levels on POD 5≥21μg/mL(OR=10.1,95%CI:2.04-50.1,P=0.0046)were independent risk factors for VTE after hepatectomy.CONCLUSION Monitoring of plasma D-dimer levels after hepatectomy is useful for early diagnosis of VTE and may avoid routine prophylactic anticoagulation in the postoperative period.展开更多
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major public health problem due to its increasing frequency, mortality and management cost. This cost may require major financial efforts from patients, especially in deve...Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major public health problem due to its increasing frequency, mortality and management cost. This cost may require major financial efforts from patients, especially in developing countries like ours where less than 7% of the population has health insurance. This study aimed to estimate the direct cost of managing VTE in three reference hospitals in Yaoundé. Methods: This was a cross-sectional retrospective study over a three-year period (from January 1st 2018 to December 31 2020) carried out in the Cardiology departments of the Central and General Hospitals, and the Emergency Centre of the city of Yaoundé. All patients managed during the study period for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism confirmed by venous ultrasound coupled with Doppler and computed tomography pulmonary angiography respectively were included. For each patient, we collected sociodemographic and clinical data as well as data on the cost of consultation, hospital stay, workups and medications. These data were analysed using SPSS version 23.0. Results: A total of 92 patient’s records were analysed. The median age was 60 years [48 - 68] with a sex ratio of 0.53. The median direct cost of management of venous thromboembolism was 766,375 CFAF [536,455 - 1,029,745] or $1415 USD. Management of pulmonary embolism associated with deep vein thrombosis was more costly than isolated pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. Factors influencing the direct cost of management of venous thromboembolism were: hospital structure (p = 0.015), health insurance (p 0.001), type of pulmonary embolism (p = 0.021), and length of hospital stay (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Management of VTE is a major financial burden for our patients and this burden is influenced by the hospital structure, health insurance, type of pulmonary embolism and length of hospital stay.展开更多
Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),including Crohn’s disease(CD)and ulcerative colitis(UC),is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract with increasing prevalence globally.Although venous thromboembolism(VTE...Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),including Crohn’s disease(CD)and ulcerative colitis(UC),is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract with increasing prevalence globally.Although venous thromboembolism(VTE)is a major complication in IBD patients,it is often underappreciated with limited tools for risk stratification.AIM To estimate the proportion of VTE among IBD patients and assess genetic risk factors(monogenic and polygenic)for VTE.METHODS Incident VTE was followed for 8465 IBD patients in the UK Biobank(UKB).The associations of VTE with F5 factor V leiden(FVL)mutation,F2 G20210A prothrombin gene mutation(PGM),and polygenic score(PGS003332)were tested using Cox hazards regression analysis,adjusting for age at IBD diagnosis,gender,and genetic background(top 10 principal components).The performance of genetic risk factors for discriminating VTE diagnosis was estimated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC).RESULTS The overall proportion of incident VTE was 4.70%in IBD patients and was similar for CD(4.46%),UC(4.49%),and unclassified(6.42%),and comparable to that of cancer patients(4.66%)who are well-known at increased risk for VTE.Mutation carriers of F5/F2 had a significantly increased risk for VTE compared to non-mutation carriers,hazard ratio(HR)was 1.94,95%confidence interval(CI):1.42-2.65.In contrast,patients with the top PGS decile had a considerably higher risk for VTE compared to those with intermediate scores(middle 8 deciles),HR was 2.06(95%CI:1.57-2.71).The AUC for differentiating VTE diagnosis was 0.64(95%CI:0.61-0.67),0.68(95%CI:0.66-0.71),and 0.69(95%CI:0.66-0.71),respectively,for F5/F2 mutation carriers,PGS,and combined.CONCLUSION Similar to cancer patients,VTE complications are common in IBD patients.PGS provides more informative risk information than F5/F2 mutations(FVL and PGM)for personalized thromboprophylaxis.展开更多
BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide.Studies have shown a strong association between nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH)cirrhosis and portal vein...BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide.Studies have shown a strong association between nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH)cirrhosis and portal vein thrombosis.Specifically,there is paucity of data on the association of NASH and venous thromboembolism(VTE),with one such study predicting a 2.5-fold increased risk for VTE compared to other liver diseases in hospitalized patients.The mechanism is believed to be a hepatocellular injury,which causes a chronic inflammatory state leading to the unregulated activation of procoagulant factors.There has been no prior analysis of the degree of steatosis and fibrosis(measured using transient elastography,commonly known as FibroScan)in NASH and its association with VTE.AIM To examine the association between the degree of hepatic steatosis and fibrosis,quantified by transient elastography,and the incidence of VTE in patients with NASH.METHODS In our case-control study,we included patients with a documented diagnosis of NASH.We excluded patients with inherited thrombophilia,hemoglobinopathy,malignancy,alcohol use disorder,autoimmune hepatitis,and primary biliary cirrhosis.The collected data included age,demographics,tobacco use,recreational drug use,medical history,and vibration controlled transient elastography scores.VTE-specific data included the location,type of anticoagulant,need for hospital stay,and history of VTE recurrence.Steatosis was categorized as S0-S1(mild)and S2-S3(moderate to severe)based on the controlled attenuation parameter score.Fibrosis was classified based on the kilopascal score and graded as F0-F1(Metavir stage),F2,F3,and F4(cirrhosis).χ^(2) and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for the qualitative and quantitative variable analyses,respectively.Furthermore,we performed a logistic regression using VTE as the dependent variable.RESULTS A total of 415 patients were analyzed,and 386 met the inclusion criteria.51 and 335 patients were included in the VTE and non-VTE groups,respectively.Patients with VTE had a mean age of 60.63 years compared to 55.22 years in the non-VTE group(P<0.014).Patients with VTE had a higher body mass index(31.14 kg/m²vs 29.30 kg/m²)and a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus(29.4%vs 13.1%).The history of NASH was significantly higher in the VTE group(45.1%vs 30.4%,P<0.037).Furthermore,moderate-to-severe steatosis was significantly higher in the VTE group(66.7%vs 47.2%,P<0.009).Similarly,the F2-F4 fibrosis grade had a prevalence of 58.8%in the VTE group compared to 38.5%in the non-VTE group(P<0.006).On logistic regression,using VTE as a dependent variable,diabetes mellitus had an odds ratio(OR)=1.702(P<0.015),and F2-F4 fibrosis grade had an OR=1.5(P<0.033).CONCLUSION Our analysis shows that NASH is an independent risk factor for VTE,especially deep vein thrombosis.There was a statistically significant association between the incidence of VTE,moderate-to-severe steatosis,and fibrosis.All hospitalized patients should be considered for medical thromboprophylaxis,particularly those with NASH.展开更多
Objective To determine incidence and risk factors for venous thromboembolism(VTE)development of in-hospital VTE in urological inpatients who underwent non-oncological surgery in a tertiary hospital in China.Methods Co...Objective To determine incidence and risk factors for venous thromboembolism(VTE)development of in-hospital VTE in urological inpatients who underwent non-oncological surgery in a tertiary hospital in China.Methods Consecutive 1453 inpatients who were admitted to a non-oncological urological ward in the tertiary hospital from January 1,2018 to December 31,2018 were enrolled in the study,and the VTE events were diagnosed by ultrasound or computed tomographic pulmonary angiography.Patients’occurrence of VTE and characteristics which may contribute to the development of VTE were collected and analyzed as incidence and risk factors.Results The incidence of VTE in non-oncological urological inpatients is 2.3%.In our cohort,patients who experienced previous VTE(adjusted odds ratios[aOR]14.272,95%CI 3.620-56.275),taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents before admission(aOR 10.181,95%CI 2.453-42.256),D-dimer(max)≥1μg/mL(aOR 22.456,95%CI 6.468-77.967),lower extremity swelling(aOR 10.264,95%CI 2.242-46.994),chest symptoms(aOR 79.182,95%CI 7.132-879.076),operation time of more than or equal to 180 min(aOR 10.690,95%CI 1.356-84.300),and Caprini score(max)of more than or equal to 5(aOR 34.241,95%CI 1.831-640.235)were considered as risk factors for VTE.Conclusion In this study,we found that the incidence of VTE in non-oncological surgery was about 2.3%,which was higher than some previous studies.Risk factors could be used for early detection and diagnosis of VTE.展开更多
BACKGROUND Protein C deficiency is typically associated with venous thromboembolism;however,arterial thrombosis has been reported in several cases.We report the case of a patient with pulmonary thromboembolism and dee...BACKGROUND Protein C deficiency is typically associated with venous thromboembolism;however,arterial thrombosis has been reported in several cases.We report the case of a patient with pulmonary thromboembolism and deep vein thrombosis following acute myocardial infarction with high thrombus burden.CASE SUMMARY A 40-year-old man was diagnosed with pulmonary thromboembolism and deep vein thrombosis without any provoking factors.The patient was treated with anticoagulants for six months,which were then discontinued.Three months after the discontinuation of anticoagulant therapy,the patient was hospitalized with chest pain and diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction with high thrombus burden.Additional tests revealed protein C deficiency associated with thrombophilia.The patient was treated with anticoagulants combined with dual antiplatelet agents for 1 year after percutaneous coronary intervention,and no recurrent events were reported during a follow-up period of 5 years.CONCLUSION Recurrent thromboembolic events including acute myocardial infarction with thrombus should be considered an alarming sign of thrombophilia.展开更多
Objective:This study assessed the level of nurses’knowledge of the prevention of venous thromboembolism(VTE)in a tertiary health institution.Materials and Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted ...Objective:This study assessed the level of nurses’knowledge of the prevention of venous thromboembolism(VTE)in a tertiary health institution.Materials and Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 328 eligible respondents,selected using a random sampling method in a teaching hospital in Nigeria.A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data on the basic knowledge,risk factors,and preventive measures of VTE.Results:Findings from the study revealed that 51.2%scored above the mean score of 28.6±3.1.The educational status of the respondents had a significant influence on their knowledge of risk factors of VTE(F=4.696,P=0.031).Conclusion:The overall knowledge of nurses is satisfactory,although the majority could not answer correctly questions on the administration of prefilled anticoagulants and identification of some key risk factors of VTE.展开更多
Introduction: Thrombosis is a major cause of maternal death worldwide. During pregnancy, the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) increases fourfold to five-fold and contributes towards maternal morbidity and mortalit...Introduction: Thrombosis is a major cause of maternal death worldwide. During pregnancy, the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) increases fourfold to five-fold and contributes towards maternal morbidity and mortality. Sri Lanka does not have a proper assessment tool to detect and manage it in the antenatal care. Objectives: To identify risks factors for VTE among pregnant mothers, postpartum mothers according to RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians) risk categorization and to assess the requirement of thromboprophylaxis. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted at the antenatal clinics and obstetrics and gynaecology wards (ward 2, 5, 8) of De Soysa Hospital for Women in 2021. Obstetric thromboprophylaxis risk assessment tool recommended by the RCOG was used for the risk assessment of pregnant mothers during the antenatal and postpartum period. Results: In antenatal period, obesity (BMI > 35), age more than 35 years and parity more than 3 were the commonest risk factors. Out of 404 mothers, 67.33% did not have any risk factors. Among others, 18.56%, 0.40%, 2.72%, 0.99% had a score of 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Patients with intermediate (0.99%) and high risk (2.72%) were commenced on thromboprophylaxis from 28 weeks. The low-risk category was not started on any treatment (28.96%, n = 97). Approximately 96% of mothers did not require any thromboprophylaxis during antenatal period. Another 404 postnatal mothers were recruited for the study group. Elective caesarean section and caesarean section during labour were the main risks identified other than pre-existing antenatal risks. 39.95 % of mothers did not have any risk factors and 37.22% of mothers had a score of 1. Conclusions: VTE risk assessment tool can be implemented at national level to detect patients at risk of VTE and improve maternal care.展开更多
BACKGROUND The May-Hegglin anomaly is among a group of genetic disorders known as MYH9-related disease.Patients with inherited platelet disorders such as May-Hegglin anomaly are at a variably increased risk for bleedi...BACKGROUND The May-Hegglin anomaly is among a group of genetic disorders known as MYH9-related disease.Patients with inherited platelet disorders such as May-Hegglin anomaly are at a variably increased risk for bleeding due to a combination of platelet dysfunction and thrombocytopenia.Patients admitted to the hospital with coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)infection are at an increased risk for a venous thromboembolism event(VTE).The National Institutes of Health COVID-19 treatment guidelines recommend using a prophylactic dose of heparin as VTE prophylaxis for adults who are receiving high-flow oxygen.We describe a patient admitted for COVID-19 infection with pneumonia and a history of May-Hegglin anomaly.The patient presented a challenge to determine prophylactic anticoagulation as there are no clear guidelines for this patient population.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we describe the case of a 39-year-old woman admitted with acute hypoxic respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19 pneumonia.She had a history of May-Hegglin anomaly and demonstrated risk for bleeding since childhood,including a life-threatening bleeding event at the age of 9 years requiring blood and platelet transfusions.Her baseline platelet count was 40-50×109/L throughout her adult life.Her family history was also notable for May-Hegglin disorder in her mother,maternal uncle,maternal grandfather and her son.Computed tomography/pulmonary angiography revealed bilateral consolidative opacities consistent with multifocal pneumonia.Complete blood count was notable for platelet count of 54×109/L.She was admitted for inpatient respiratory support with high-flow oxygen per nasal cannula and was managed with guideline-directed therapy for COVID-19,including baricitinib and dexamethasone.The Hematology/Oncology consultation team was requested to assist with management of VTE prophylaxis in the setting of active COVID-19 infection and an inherited bleeding disorder.After review of the literature and careful consideration of risks and benefits,it was decided to treat the patient with prophylactic enoxaparin.She was closely monitored in the hospital for bleeding and worsening thrombocytopenia.She had no bleeding or signs of VTE.Her respiratory status improved,and she was discharged home after 5 d of hospitalization with supplemental oxygen by nasal cannula and dexamethasone.At the 6-month follow-up,the patient successfully discontinued her home oxygen use after only a few weeks following discharge.CONCLUSION The patient presented a challenge to determine prophylactic anticoagulation as anticoagulation guidelines exist for patients with COVID-19,but there are no clear guidelines for management of patients with COVID-19 and inherited bleeding disorders,particularly those with MYH9-related disease.She was discharged after recovery from the COVID-19 infection without bleeding or thrombosis.As there are no published guidelines for this situation,we present a pragmatic,informed approach to a patient with MYH9-related disease who had an indication for anticoagulation.展开更多
AIM: To assess the safety and effectiveness of prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a large population of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on cirrhosis.METHODS: Two hundred and twenty nine conse...AIM: To assess the safety and effectiveness of prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a large population of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on cirrhosis.METHODS: Two hundred and twenty nine consecutive cirrhotic patients with HCC who underwent hepatic resection were retrospectively evaluated to assess whether there was any difference in the incidence of thrombotic or hemorrhagic complications between those who received and those who did not receive prophylaxis with low-molecular weight heparin.Differences and possible effects of the following parameters were investigated: age,sex,Child-Pugh and model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score,platelet count,presence of esophageal varices,type of hepatic resection,duration of surgery,intraoperative transfusion of blood and fresh frozen plasma (FFP),body mass index,diabetes and previous cardiovascular disease.RESULTS: One hundred and fifty seven of 229 (68.5%) patients received antithromboembolic prophylaxis (group A) while the remaining 72 (31.5%) patients did not (group B).Patients in group B had higher Child-Pugh and MELD scores,lower platelet counts,a higher prevalence of esophageal varices and higher requirements for intraoperative transfusion of FFP.The incidence of VTE and postoperative hemorrhage was 0.63% and 3.18% in group A and 1.38% and 1.38% in group B,respectively;these differences were not significant.None of the variables analyzed including prophylaxis proved to be risk factors for VTE,and only the presence of esophageal varices was associated with an increased risk of bleeding.CONCLUSION: Prophylaxis is safe in cirrhotic patients without esophageal varices;the real need for prophylaxis should be better assessed.展开更多
BACKGROUND At present,the preventive treatment for pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism(VTE)in China is in its infancy,and there is no uniform or standardized industry guide.Drug prevention and treatment of pregna...BACKGROUND At present,the preventive treatment for pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism(VTE)in China is in its infancy,and there is no uniform or standardized industry guide.Drug prevention and treatment of pregnancyrelated VTE rely highly on foreign guidelines;however,due to the differences in ethnicity and national conditions,there are many controversies over the indications for drug treatment,drug selection,and dose selection for anticoagulant therapy.AIM To investigate the risk scores,prevention,and treatment of maternal VTE to promote the prevention and standardized treatment of maternal thrombosis.METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 7759 patients who gave birth at our hospital from June 2018 to June 2019.Risk factors for pregnancy-related VTE,prenatal and postpartum VTE risk scores,prophylactic anticoagulant therapy,side effects after medication,and morbidity were analysed.RESULTS The risk factors for VTE were mainly caesarean delivery,obesity,and advanced maternal age.Regarding pregnancy-related VTE risk scores,there were 7520 patients in the low-risk group with a prenatal score<3 points and 239 in the high-risk group with a score≥3,and 44 patients received drug prevention and treatment during pregnancy.There were 4223 patients in the low-risk group with a postpartum score<2 points and 3536 in the high-risk group with a score≥2 points,and 824 patients received drug prevention and treatment for 10 d.Among the patients who did not present with VTE before delivery,we found one case each of pulmonary embolism secondary to lower extremity venous thrombosis,intracranial venous sinus thrombosis,and asymptomatic lower extremity venous thrombosis during the postpartum follow-up.CONCLUSION VTE poses a serious threat to maternal safety,and the society should increase its vigilance against pregnancy-related VTE.展开更多
This paper describes the de?nition of venous thromboembolism and introduces to personalized venous thromboembolism risk assessment tools overseas. Thoughts are given on the development, amendment,application and valid...This paper describes the de?nition of venous thromboembolism and introduces to personalized venous thromboembolism risk assessment tools overseas. Thoughts are given on the development, amendment,application and validation of these tools. The paper provides a reference for building personalized venous thromboembolism risk assessment tools in China.展开更多
Pancreatic cancer(PC)is a devastating malignancy with fewer than 10%of patients being alive at 5 years after diagnosis.Venous thromboembolism(VTE)occurs in approximatively 20%of patients with PC,resulting in increased...Pancreatic cancer(PC)is a devastating malignancy with fewer than 10%of patients being alive at 5 years after diagnosis.Venous thromboembolism(VTE)occurs in approximatively 20%of patients with PC,resulting in increased morbidity,mortality and significant health care costs.The management of VTE is particularly challenging in these frail patients.Adequate selection of the most appropriate anticoagulant for each individual patient according to the current international guidelines is warranted for overcoming treatment challenges.The International Initiative on Thrombosis and Cancer multi-language web-based mobile application(downloadable for free at www.itaccme.com)has been developed to help clinicians in decision making in the most complex situations.In this narrative review,we will discuss the contemporary epidemiology and burden of VTE in PC patients,the performances and limitations of current risk assessment models to predict the risk of VTE,as well as evidence from recent clinical trials for the primary prophylaxis and treatment of cancer-associated VTE that support updated clinical practice guidelines.展开更多
BACKGROUND Eosinophilia is an increase of more than 0.5×109/L in the number of eosinophils;it is a systemic condition with an unknown etiology and is often accompanied by multiple impaired organ functions.The cli...BACKGROUND Eosinophilia is an increase of more than 0.5×109/L in the number of eosinophils;it is a systemic condition with an unknown etiology and is often accompanied by multiple impaired organ functions.The clinical manifestations of the disease are highly variable and diverse,rendering identification of the diagnosis challenging;hence,diagnosis and treatment are often delayed.Very few reports of this disease exist globally,especially with rare manifestations of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and hemorrhage.CASE SUMMARY A 32-year-old woman with eosinophilia presented to the hospital with bilateral lower-limb edema as the first clinical manifestation,followed by an extensive maculopapular rash throughout the body.She subsequently developed cerebral venous sinus thrombosis along with bilateral lower-limb deep vein thrombosis.Two weeks earlier,she had received a single course of antibiotics from a local hospital for a low-grade fever and sore throat.After various treatments were administered for anticoagulation,maintaining blood circulation,and relieving blood stasis,the lower extremity edema improved significantly;however,the patient’s eosinophil count gradually increased.She experienced cerebral venous sinus thrombosis,cerebral hemorrhage,and deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs before being declared brain dead.In this case report,we have elaborated the diagnosis and management of deep vein thrombosis manifested as eosinophilia,thrombocytopenia,and elevated D-dimer levels.CONCLUSION Because proper diagnosis is challenging,clinical vigilance is required for patients with eosinophilia,as it can lead to thrombus formation.展开更多
Coronavirus disease 2019 or most commonly known as COVID-19 is a trending global infectious disease which a few months ago was affirmed as a global health emergency or a pandemic by the WHO Emergency Committee.The com...Coronavirus disease 2019 or most commonly known as COVID-19 is a trending global infectious disease which a few months ago was affirmed as a global health emergency or a pandemic by the WHO Emergency Committee.The common symptoms manifested in this pandemic disease are high grade fever,cough,fatigue,shortness of breath and flu like symptom which can evolve into severe respiratory disorders such as pneumonia,acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)and/or end-organ failure.Factors that contribute to the severity or high mortality rate in COVID-19 include old age,comorbidities like hypertension,diabetes,hyperlipidaemia,neutrophilia,and organ and coagulation dysfunction.Disseminated intravascular coagulation and other various coagulopathies including Venous thromboembolism have known to become a major contributing factor to high mortality rate.Venous thromboembolism is a disease which is a combination of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.Prophylactic anticoagulation in patients prone to or with a pre-existing history of venous thromboembolism is associated with decreased mortality in severe COVID-19 pneumonia.This review article focuses upon COVID-19 and increased incidence of venous thromboembolism in patients infected by COVID-19 along with the role it has in high mortality rate in COVID-19 patients.展开更多
Background Hospitalized elderly patients are at high risk of venous thromboembolism(VTE),and the appropriate use of thromboprophylaxis can significantly reduce the incidence of VTE in high-risk patients.We investigate...Background Hospitalized elderly patients are at high risk of venous thromboembolism(VTE),and the appropriate use of thromboprophylaxis can significantly reduce the incidence of VTE in high-risk patients.We investigated the pattern of VTE prophylaxis administration among elderly medical patients and assessed its appropriateness based on the American College of Chest Physicians(ACCP)recommendations.Methods A cross-sectional single-center study was conducted between October 2019 and March 2020,including hospitalized(>48 h),elderly(≥60 years),medical patients,and excluding patients receiving anticoagulant for other reason,having contraindication to thromboprophylaxis,or had VTE diagnosed within 48 h.The Padua prediction score was used to determine the patients’risk for VTE,and thromboprophylaxis use was assessed against the ACCP recommendations.Results The study included 396 patients with an average age of 75.0±9.01 years,and most patients(71.7%)were classified as high risk for VTE development(Padua score≥4 points).Thromboprophylaxis use was inappropriate in 27.3%of patients,of whom 85.2%were ineligible but still received thromboprophylaxis.Patients who were classified as low risk of VTE were more likely to receive inappropriate thromboprophylaxis(AOR=76.5,95%CI:16.1-363.2),whereas patients with acute infection or rheumatologic disorder were less likely to receive inappropriate thromboprophylaxis(AOR=0.46,95%CI:0.22-0.96).Conclusions Although the use of thromboprophylaxis among high-risk elderly patients was reasonably adequate,a large proportion of low-risk patients were exposed to unnecessary risk through inappropriate overutilization of thromboprophylaxis.Thus,healthcare providers should accurately assess patients’risk before prescribing thromboprophylaxis to ensure patient safety.展开更多
BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism(VTE)is a major cause of unexpected and perioperative in-hospital deaths.It is characterized by high morbidity,high mortality,high misdiagnosis rate,and high missed diagnosis rates.VTE...BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism(VTE)is a major cause of unexpected and perioperative in-hospital deaths.It is characterized by high morbidity,high mortality,high misdiagnosis rate,and high missed diagnosis rates.VTE is a common postoperative complication in cancer patients.VTE is preventable,and early identification of risk factors leading to VTE and appropriate early preventive actions can reduce its occurrence and mortality.Presently,there is no uniform standard for the prevention and control of VTE in clinical practice,and hospitals in China lack mature and effective protocols for the assessment,prevention,and treatment of VTE.AIM To explore whether an early warning program could influence the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis(DVT)postoperatively.METHODS This is a comparative retrospective cohort study,which enrolled patients who underwent laparotomic or laparoscopic gastrointestinal tumor resection for gastrointestinal cancer between January 2016 and December 2019.Patients were divided into a control group and an early warning group depending on whether or not the early warning program was implemented.A venous thromboembolism prevention and control team was established.The outcomes included the occurrence of DVT,the correct rate of VTE assessment,the coagulation indicators,and the mastery of VTE knowledge by the nurses.RESULTS A total of 264 patients were included in this study,with 128 patients in the control group and 136 patients in the early warning group.The occurrence rate of DVT in the early warning group was 6.6%(9/136),compared with 14.1%(18/128)in the control group(P<0.05).The correct rates of VTE risk assessment by the nurses and standard implementation rate of VTE preventive measures were 86.8%vs 65.6%and 80.2%vs 57.8%in early warning and control groups,respectively(all P<0.001).The independent factors associated with postoperative DVT occurrence were age(OR=1.083,95%CI:1.070-3.265,P=0.032),Hyperlipidemia(OR=1.127,95%CI:1.139-2.564,P=0.042),preoperative high VTE risk(OR=2.131,95%CI:1.085-5.178,P=0.001),time of operation(OR=2.268,95%CI:2.005-5.546,P=0.026)and not adoption of early warning prevention(OR=3.747,95%CI:1.523-6.956,P=0.017).CONCLUSION The early warning strategy was independently associated with the decreasing occurrence of VTE,and it might be suitable for protection from VTE in patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery.展开更多
Venous thromboembolism(VTE) is a common disease with high risk for death and recurrence and can severely impair patients' quality of life. Despite decades of study on this troublesome disease, there are still many...Venous thromboembolism(VTE) is a common disease with high risk for death and recurrence and can severely impair patients' quality of life. Despite decades of study on this troublesome disease, there are still many unsolved problems in terms of pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. Hundreds of articles with various study methods and controversial research results are published every year. Thus it is crucial to keep track of reliable recent studies and articles on VTE in order to better understand it and to handle intricate related clinical events more reasonably. We reviewed high-qualified articles and guidelines from recent years and summarized VTE-related progresses in this review.展开更多
As we continue to fight against the current coronavirus disease-2019(COVID-19)pandemic,healthcare professionals across the globe are trying to answer questions surrounding how to best help patients with the up-to-date...As we continue to fight against the current coronavirus disease-2019(COVID-19)pandemic,healthcare professionals across the globe are trying to answer questions surrounding how to best help patients with the up-to-date available science while awaiting the development of new therapies and mass vaccination.Since early in the pandemic,studies indicated a heightened risk of venous thromboembolism(VTE)in COVID-19 infected patients.There have been differing expert opinions about how to assess pretest probability of VTE in this patient population.This has been partly due to the high prevalence of respiratory failure in this patient population and the use of D-dimer as a prognostic test which is also frequently elevated in patients with COVID-19 in absence of VTE.Some experts have argued for an approach similar to usual care with testing if clinical suspicion is high enough.Some have argued for more routine screening at different points of care.Others have even suggested empiric therapeutic anticoagulation in moderate to severely ill COVID-19 patients.In the following article,we review and summarize the most current literature in hopes of assisting clinicians in decision making and guidance for when to be concerned for VTE in COVID-19 patients.We also discuss research gaps and share pathways currently being used within our institution.展开更多
文摘The utilisation of polygenic scoring models may enhance the clinician’s ability to risk stratify an inflammatory bowel disease patient’s individual risk for venous thromboembolism(VTE)and guide the appropriate usage of VTE thromboprophylaxis,yet there is a need to validate such models in ethnically diverse populations.
基金This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine(Provided ID Number:B210306).
文摘BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism(VTE)is a potentially fatal complication of hepatectomy.The use of postoperative prophylactic anticoagulation in patients who have undergone hepatectomy is controversial because of the risk of postoperative bleeding.Therefore,we hypothesized that monitoring plasma D-dimer could be useful in the early diagnosis of VTE after hepatectomy.AIM To evaluate the utility of monitoring plasma D-dimer levels in the early diagnosis of VTE after hepatectomy.METHODS The medical records of patients who underwent hepatectomy at our institution between January 2017 and December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were divided into two groups according to whether or not they developed VTE after hepatectomy,as diagnosed by contrast-enhanced computed tomography and/or ultrasonography of the lower extremities.Clinicopathological factors,including demographic data and perioperative D-dimer values,were compared between the two groups.Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to determine the D-dimer cutoff value.Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using logistic regression analysis to identify significant predictors.RESULTS In total,234 patients who underwent hepatectomy were,of whom(5.6%)were diagnosed with VTE following hepatectomy.A comparison between the two groups showed significant differences in operative time(529 vs 403 min,P=0.0274)and blood loss(530 vs 138 mL,P=0.0067).The D-dimer levels on postoperative days(POD)1,3,5,7 were significantly higher in the VTE group than in the non-VTE group.In the multivariate analysis,intraoperative blood loss of>275 mL[odds ratio(OR)=5.32,95%confidence interval(CI):1.05-27.0,P=0.044]and plasma D-dimer levels on POD 5≥21μg/mL(OR=10.1,95%CI:2.04-50.1,P=0.0046)were independent risk factors for VTE after hepatectomy.CONCLUSION Monitoring of plasma D-dimer levels after hepatectomy is useful for early diagnosis of VTE and may avoid routine prophylactic anticoagulation in the postoperative period.
文摘Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major public health problem due to its increasing frequency, mortality and management cost. This cost may require major financial efforts from patients, especially in developing countries like ours where less than 7% of the population has health insurance. This study aimed to estimate the direct cost of managing VTE in three reference hospitals in Yaoundé. Methods: This was a cross-sectional retrospective study over a three-year period (from January 1st 2018 to December 31 2020) carried out in the Cardiology departments of the Central and General Hospitals, and the Emergency Centre of the city of Yaoundé. All patients managed during the study period for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism confirmed by venous ultrasound coupled with Doppler and computed tomography pulmonary angiography respectively were included. For each patient, we collected sociodemographic and clinical data as well as data on the cost of consultation, hospital stay, workups and medications. These data were analysed using SPSS version 23.0. Results: A total of 92 patient’s records were analysed. The median age was 60 years [48 - 68] with a sex ratio of 0.53. The median direct cost of management of venous thromboembolism was 766,375 CFAF [536,455 - 1,029,745] or $1415 USD. Management of pulmonary embolism associated with deep vein thrombosis was more costly than isolated pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. Factors influencing the direct cost of management of venous thromboembolism were: hospital structure (p = 0.015), health insurance (p 0.001), type of pulmonary embolism (p = 0.021), and length of hospital stay (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Management of VTE is a major financial burden for our patients and this burden is influenced by the hospital structure, health insurance, type of pulmonary embolism and length of hospital stay.
基金The UK Biobank was approved by North West-Haydock Research Ethics Committee(REC reference:16/NW/0274,IRAS project ID:200778).
文摘Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),including Crohn’s disease(CD)and ulcerative colitis(UC),is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract with increasing prevalence globally.Although venous thromboembolism(VTE)is a major complication in IBD patients,it is often underappreciated with limited tools for risk stratification.AIM To estimate the proportion of VTE among IBD patients and assess genetic risk factors(monogenic and polygenic)for VTE.METHODS Incident VTE was followed for 8465 IBD patients in the UK Biobank(UKB).The associations of VTE with F5 factor V leiden(FVL)mutation,F2 G20210A prothrombin gene mutation(PGM),and polygenic score(PGS003332)were tested using Cox hazards regression analysis,adjusting for age at IBD diagnosis,gender,and genetic background(top 10 principal components).The performance of genetic risk factors for discriminating VTE diagnosis was estimated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC).RESULTS The overall proportion of incident VTE was 4.70%in IBD patients and was similar for CD(4.46%),UC(4.49%),and unclassified(6.42%),and comparable to that of cancer patients(4.66%)who are well-known at increased risk for VTE.Mutation carriers of F5/F2 had a significantly increased risk for VTE compared to non-mutation carriers,hazard ratio(HR)was 1.94,95%confidence interval(CI):1.42-2.65.In contrast,patients with the top PGS decile had a considerably higher risk for VTE compared to those with intermediate scores(middle 8 deciles),HR was 2.06(95%CI:1.57-2.71).The AUC for differentiating VTE diagnosis was 0.64(95%CI:0.61-0.67),0.68(95%CI:0.66-0.71),and 0.69(95%CI:0.66-0.71),respectively,for F5/F2 mutation carriers,PGS,and combined.CONCLUSION Similar to cancer patients,VTE complications are common in IBD patients.PGS provides more informative risk information than F5/F2 mutations(FVL and PGM)for personalized thromboprophylaxis.
基金This protocol was developed,reviewed,and sanctioned by the joint institutional review board at MetroWest Medical Center under Approval No.2020-035.
文摘BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide.Studies have shown a strong association between nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH)cirrhosis and portal vein thrombosis.Specifically,there is paucity of data on the association of NASH and venous thromboembolism(VTE),with one such study predicting a 2.5-fold increased risk for VTE compared to other liver diseases in hospitalized patients.The mechanism is believed to be a hepatocellular injury,which causes a chronic inflammatory state leading to the unregulated activation of procoagulant factors.There has been no prior analysis of the degree of steatosis and fibrosis(measured using transient elastography,commonly known as FibroScan)in NASH and its association with VTE.AIM To examine the association between the degree of hepatic steatosis and fibrosis,quantified by transient elastography,and the incidence of VTE in patients with NASH.METHODS In our case-control study,we included patients with a documented diagnosis of NASH.We excluded patients with inherited thrombophilia,hemoglobinopathy,malignancy,alcohol use disorder,autoimmune hepatitis,and primary biliary cirrhosis.The collected data included age,demographics,tobacco use,recreational drug use,medical history,and vibration controlled transient elastography scores.VTE-specific data included the location,type of anticoagulant,need for hospital stay,and history of VTE recurrence.Steatosis was categorized as S0-S1(mild)and S2-S3(moderate to severe)based on the controlled attenuation parameter score.Fibrosis was classified based on the kilopascal score and graded as F0-F1(Metavir stage),F2,F3,and F4(cirrhosis).χ^(2) and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for the qualitative and quantitative variable analyses,respectively.Furthermore,we performed a logistic regression using VTE as the dependent variable.RESULTS A total of 415 patients were analyzed,and 386 met the inclusion criteria.51 and 335 patients were included in the VTE and non-VTE groups,respectively.Patients with VTE had a mean age of 60.63 years compared to 55.22 years in the non-VTE group(P<0.014).Patients with VTE had a higher body mass index(31.14 kg/m²vs 29.30 kg/m²)and a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus(29.4%vs 13.1%).The history of NASH was significantly higher in the VTE group(45.1%vs 30.4%,P<0.037).Furthermore,moderate-to-severe steatosis was significantly higher in the VTE group(66.7%vs 47.2%,P<0.009).Similarly,the F2-F4 fibrosis grade had a prevalence of 58.8%in the VTE group compared to 38.5%in the non-VTE group(P<0.006).On logistic regression,using VTE as a dependent variable,diabetes mellitus had an odds ratio(OR)=1.702(P<0.015),and F2-F4 fibrosis grade had an OR=1.5(P<0.033).CONCLUSION Our analysis shows that NASH is an independent risk factor for VTE,especially deep vein thrombosis.There was a statistically significant association between the incidence of VTE,moderate-to-severe steatosis,and fibrosis.All hospitalized patients should be considered for medical thromboprophylaxis,particularly those with NASH.
基金The authors thank the 12th ward in Xiangya Hospital,Changsha,China,for providing a platform for this research,all nurses in 12th ward for their help and cooperation in data collection,and Prof.Jiabi Qin for his statistical guidance.
文摘Objective To determine incidence and risk factors for venous thromboembolism(VTE)development of in-hospital VTE in urological inpatients who underwent non-oncological surgery in a tertiary hospital in China.Methods Consecutive 1453 inpatients who were admitted to a non-oncological urological ward in the tertiary hospital from January 1,2018 to December 31,2018 were enrolled in the study,and the VTE events were diagnosed by ultrasound or computed tomographic pulmonary angiography.Patients’occurrence of VTE and characteristics which may contribute to the development of VTE were collected and analyzed as incidence and risk factors.Results The incidence of VTE in non-oncological urological inpatients is 2.3%.In our cohort,patients who experienced previous VTE(adjusted odds ratios[aOR]14.272,95%CI 3.620-56.275),taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents before admission(aOR 10.181,95%CI 2.453-42.256),D-dimer(max)≥1μg/mL(aOR 22.456,95%CI 6.468-77.967),lower extremity swelling(aOR 10.264,95%CI 2.242-46.994),chest symptoms(aOR 79.182,95%CI 7.132-879.076),operation time of more than or equal to 180 min(aOR 10.690,95%CI 1.356-84.300),and Caprini score(max)of more than or equal to 5(aOR 34.241,95%CI 1.831-640.235)were considered as risk factors for VTE.Conclusion In this study,we found that the incidence of VTE in non-oncological surgery was about 2.3%,which was higher than some previous studies.Risk factors could be used for early detection and diagnosis of VTE.
文摘BACKGROUND Protein C deficiency is typically associated with venous thromboembolism;however,arterial thrombosis has been reported in several cases.We report the case of a patient with pulmonary thromboembolism and deep vein thrombosis following acute myocardial infarction with high thrombus burden.CASE SUMMARY A 40-year-old man was diagnosed with pulmonary thromboembolism and deep vein thrombosis without any provoking factors.The patient was treated with anticoagulants for six months,which were then discontinued.Three months after the discontinuation of anticoagulant therapy,the patient was hospitalized with chest pain and diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction with high thrombus burden.Additional tests revealed protein C deficiency associated with thrombophilia.The patient was treated with anticoagulants combined with dual antiplatelet agents for 1 year after percutaneous coronary intervention,and no recurrent events were reported during a follow-up period of 5 years.CONCLUSION Recurrent thromboembolic events including acute myocardial infarction with thrombus should be considered an alarming sign of thrombophilia.
文摘Objective:This study assessed the level of nurses’knowledge of the prevention of venous thromboembolism(VTE)in a tertiary health institution.Materials and Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 328 eligible respondents,selected using a random sampling method in a teaching hospital in Nigeria.A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data on the basic knowledge,risk factors,and preventive measures of VTE.Results:Findings from the study revealed that 51.2%scored above the mean score of 28.6±3.1.The educational status of the respondents had a significant influence on their knowledge of risk factors of VTE(F=4.696,P=0.031).Conclusion:The overall knowledge of nurses is satisfactory,although the majority could not answer correctly questions on the administration of prefilled anticoagulants and identification of some key risk factors of VTE.
文摘Introduction: Thrombosis is a major cause of maternal death worldwide. During pregnancy, the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) increases fourfold to five-fold and contributes towards maternal morbidity and mortality. Sri Lanka does not have a proper assessment tool to detect and manage it in the antenatal care. Objectives: To identify risks factors for VTE among pregnant mothers, postpartum mothers according to RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians) risk categorization and to assess the requirement of thromboprophylaxis. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted at the antenatal clinics and obstetrics and gynaecology wards (ward 2, 5, 8) of De Soysa Hospital for Women in 2021. Obstetric thromboprophylaxis risk assessment tool recommended by the RCOG was used for the risk assessment of pregnant mothers during the antenatal and postpartum period. Results: In antenatal period, obesity (BMI > 35), age more than 35 years and parity more than 3 were the commonest risk factors. Out of 404 mothers, 67.33% did not have any risk factors. Among others, 18.56%, 0.40%, 2.72%, 0.99% had a score of 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Patients with intermediate (0.99%) and high risk (2.72%) were commenced on thromboprophylaxis from 28 weeks. The low-risk category was not started on any treatment (28.96%, n = 97). Approximately 96% of mothers did not require any thromboprophylaxis during antenatal period. Another 404 postnatal mothers were recruited for the study group. Elective caesarean section and caesarean section during labour were the main risks identified other than pre-existing antenatal risks. 39.95 % of mothers did not have any risk factors and 37.22% of mothers had a score of 1. Conclusions: VTE risk assessment tool can be implemented at national level to detect patients at risk of VTE and improve maternal care.
文摘BACKGROUND The May-Hegglin anomaly is among a group of genetic disorders known as MYH9-related disease.Patients with inherited platelet disorders such as May-Hegglin anomaly are at a variably increased risk for bleeding due to a combination of platelet dysfunction and thrombocytopenia.Patients admitted to the hospital with coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)infection are at an increased risk for a venous thromboembolism event(VTE).The National Institutes of Health COVID-19 treatment guidelines recommend using a prophylactic dose of heparin as VTE prophylaxis for adults who are receiving high-flow oxygen.We describe a patient admitted for COVID-19 infection with pneumonia and a history of May-Hegglin anomaly.The patient presented a challenge to determine prophylactic anticoagulation as there are no clear guidelines for this patient population.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we describe the case of a 39-year-old woman admitted with acute hypoxic respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19 pneumonia.She had a history of May-Hegglin anomaly and demonstrated risk for bleeding since childhood,including a life-threatening bleeding event at the age of 9 years requiring blood and platelet transfusions.Her baseline platelet count was 40-50×109/L throughout her adult life.Her family history was also notable for May-Hegglin disorder in her mother,maternal uncle,maternal grandfather and her son.Computed tomography/pulmonary angiography revealed bilateral consolidative opacities consistent with multifocal pneumonia.Complete blood count was notable for platelet count of 54×109/L.She was admitted for inpatient respiratory support with high-flow oxygen per nasal cannula and was managed with guideline-directed therapy for COVID-19,including baricitinib and dexamethasone.The Hematology/Oncology consultation team was requested to assist with management of VTE prophylaxis in the setting of active COVID-19 infection and an inherited bleeding disorder.After review of the literature and careful consideration of risks and benefits,it was decided to treat the patient with prophylactic enoxaparin.She was closely monitored in the hospital for bleeding and worsening thrombocytopenia.She had no bleeding or signs of VTE.Her respiratory status improved,and she was discharged home after 5 d of hospitalization with supplemental oxygen by nasal cannula and dexamethasone.At the 6-month follow-up,the patient successfully discontinued her home oxygen use after only a few weeks following discharge.CONCLUSION The patient presented a challenge to determine prophylactic anticoagulation as anticoagulation guidelines exist for patients with COVID-19,but there are no clear guidelines for management of patients with COVID-19 and inherited bleeding disorders,particularly those with MYH9-related disease.She was discharged after recovery from the COVID-19 infection without bleeding or thrombosis.As there are no published guidelines for this situation,we present a pragmatic,informed approach to a patient with MYH9-related disease who had an indication for anticoagulation.
文摘AIM: To assess the safety and effectiveness of prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a large population of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on cirrhosis.METHODS: Two hundred and twenty nine consecutive cirrhotic patients with HCC who underwent hepatic resection were retrospectively evaluated to assess whether there was any difference in the incidence of thrombotic or hemorrhagic complications between those who received and those who did not receive prophylaxis with low-molecular weight heparin.Differences and possible effects of the following parameters were investigated: age,sex,Child-Pugh and model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score,platelet count,presence of esophageal varices,type of hepatic resection,duration of surgery,intraoperative transfusion of blood and fresh frozen plasma (FFP),body mass index,diabetes and previous cardiovascular disease.RESULTS: One hundred and fifty seven of 229 (68.5%) patients received antithromboembolic prophylaxis (group A) while the remaining 72 (31.5%) patients did not (group B).Patients in group B had higher Child-Pugh and MELD scores,lower platelet counts,a higher prevalence of esophageal varices and higher requirements for intraoperative transfusion of FFP.The incidence of VTE and postoperative hemorrhage was 0.63% and 3.18% in group A and 1.38% and 1.38% in group B,respectively;these differences were not significant.None of the variables analyzed including prophylaxis proved to be risk factors for VTE,and only the presence of esophageal varices was associated with an increased risk of bleeding.CONCLUSION: Prophylaxis is safe in cirrhotic patients without esophageal varices;the real need for prophylaxis should be better assessed.
文摘BACKGROUND At present,the preventive treatment for pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism(VTE)in China is in its infancy,and there is no uniform or standardized industry guide.Drug prevention and treatment of pregnancyrelated VTE rely highly on foreign guidelines;however,due to the differences in ethnicity and national conditions,there are many controversies over the indications for drug treatment,drug selection,and dose selection for anticoagulant therapy.AIM To investigate the risk scores,prevention,and treatment of maternal VTE to promote the prevention and standardized treatment of maternal thrombosis.METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 7759 patients who gave birth at our hospital from June 2018 to June 2019.Risk factors for pregnancy-related VTE,prenatal and postpartum VTE risk scores,prophylactic anticoagulant therapy,side effects after medication,and morbidity were analysed.RESULTS The risk factors for VTE were mainly caesarean delivery,obesity,and advanced maternal age.Regarding pregnancy-related VTE risk scores,there were 7520 patients in the low-risk group with a prenatal score<3 points and 239 in the high-risk group with a score≥3,and 44 patients received drug prevention and treatment during pregnancy.There were 4223 patients in the low-risk group with a postpartum score<2 points and 3536 in the high-risk group with a score≥2 points,and 824 patients received drug prevention and treatment for 10 d.Among the patients who did not present with VTE before delivery,we found one case each of pulmonary embolism secondary to lower extremity venous thrombosis,intracranial venous sinus thrombosis,and asymptomatic lower extremity venous thrombosis during the postpartum follow-up.CONCLUSION VTE poses a serious threat to maternal safety,and the society should increase its vigilance against pregnancy-related VTE.
文摘This paper describes the de?nition of venous thromboembolism and introduces to personalized venous thromboembolism risk assessment tools overseas. Thoughts are given on the development, amendment,application and validation of these tools. The paper provides a reference for building personalized venous thromboembolism risk assessment tools in China.
文摘Pancreatic cancer(PC)is a devastating malignancy with fewer than 10%of patients being alive at 5 years after diagnosis.Venous thromboembolism(VTE)occurs in approximatively 20%of patients with PC,resulting in increased morbidity,mortality and significant health care costs.The management of VTE is particularly challenging in these frail patients.Adequate selection of the most appropriate anticoagulant for each individual patient according to the current international guidelines is warranted for overcoming treatment challenges.The International Initiative on Thrombosis and Cancer multi-language web-based mobile application(downloadable for free at www.itaccme.com)has been developed to help clinicians in decision making in the most complex situations.In this narrative review,we will discuss the contemporary epidemiology and burden of VTE in PC patients,the performances and limitations of current risk assessment models to predict the risk of VTE,as well as evidence from recent clinical trials for the primary prophylaxis and treatment of cancer-associated VTE that support updated clinical practice guidelines.
文摘BACKGROUND Eosinophilia is an increase of more than 0.5×109/L in the number of eosinophils;it is a systemic condition with an unknown etiology and is often accompanied by multiple impaired organ functions.The clinical manifestations of the disease are highly variable and diverse,rendering identification of the diagnosis challenging;hence,diagnosis and treatment are often delayed.Very few reports of this disease exist globally,especially with rare manifestations of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and hemorrhage.CASE SUMMARY A 32-year-old woman with eosinophilia presented to the hospital with bilateral lower-limb edema as the first clinical manifestation,followed by an extensive maculopapular rash throughout the body.She subsequently developed cerebral venous sinus thrombosis along with bilateral lower-limb deep vein thrombosis.Two weeks earlier,she had received a single course of antibiotics from a local hospital for a low-grade fever and sore throat.After various treatments were administered for anticoagulation,maintaining blood circulation,and relieving blood stasis,the lower extremity edema improved significantly;however,the patient’s eosinophil count gradually increased.She experienced cerebral venous sinus thrombosis,cerebral hemorrhage,and deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs before being declared brain dead.In this case report,we have elaborated the diagnosis and management of deep vein thrombosis manifested as eosinophilia,thrombocytopenia,and elevated D-dimer levels.CONCLUSION Because proper diagnosis is challenging,clinical vigilance is required for patients with eosinophilia,as it can lead to thrombus formation.
文摘Coronavirus disease 2019 or most commonly known as COVID-19 is a trending global infectious disease which a few months ago was affirmed as a global health emergency or a pandemic by the WHO Emergency Committee.The common symptoms manifested in this pandemic disease are high grade fever,cough,fatigue,shortness of breath and flu like symptom which can evolve into severe respiratory disorders such as pneumonia,acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)and/or end-organ failure.Factors that contribute to the severity or high mortality rate in COVID-19 include old age,comorbidities like hypertension,diabetes,hyperlipidaemia,neutrophilia,and organ and coagulation dysfunction.Disseminated intravascular coagulation and other various coagulopathies including Venous thromboembolism have known to become a major contributing factor to high mortality rate.Venous thromboembolism is a disease which is a combination of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.Prophylactic anticoagulation in patients prone to or with a pre-existing history of venous thromboembolism is associated with decreased mortality in severe COVID-19 pneumonia.This review article focuses upon COVID-19 and increased incidence of venous thromboembolism in patients infected by COVID-19 along with the role it has in high mortality rate in COVID-19 patients.
基金the Researcher Supporting Project(RSP-2020/77),King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘Background Hospitalized elderly patients are at high risk of venous thromboembolism(VTE),and the appropriate use of thromboprophylaxis can significantly reduce the incidence of VTE in high-risk patients.We investigated the pattern of VTE prophylaxis administration among elderly medical patients and assessed its appropriateness based on the American College of Chest Physicians(ACCP)recommendations.Methods A cross-sectional single-center study was conducted between October 2019 and March 2020,including hospitalized(>48 h),elderly(≥60 years),medical patients,and excluding patients receiving anticoagulant for other reason,having contraindication to thromboprophylaxis,or had VTE diagnosed within 48 h.The Padua prediction score was used to determine the patients’risk for VTE,and thromboprophylaxis use was assessed against the ACCP recommendations.Results The study included 396 patients with an average age of 75.0±9.01 years,and most patients(71.7%)were classified as high risk for VTE development(Padua score≥4 points).Thromboprophylaxis use was inappropriate in 27.3%of patients,of whom 85.2%were ineligible but still received thromboprophylaxis.Patients who were classified as low risk of VTE were more likely to receive inappropriate thromboprophylaxis(AOR=76.5,95%CI:16.1-363.2),whereas patients with acute infection or rheumatologic disorder were less likely to receive inappropriate thromboprophylaxis(AOR=0.46,95%CI:0.22-0.96).Conclusions Although the use of thromboprophylaxis among high-risk elderly patients was reasonably adequate,a large proportion of low-risk patients were exposed to unnecessary risk through inappropriate overutilization of thromboprophylaxis.Thus,healthcare providers should accurately assess patients’risk before prescribing thromboprophylaxis to ensure patient safety.
文摘BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism(VTE)is a major cause of unexpected and perioperative in-hospital deaths.It is characterized by high morbidity,high mortality,high misdiagnosis rate,and high missed diagnosis rates.VTE is a common postoperative complication in cancer patients.VTE is preventable,and early identification of risk factors leading to VTE and appropriate early preventive actions can reduce its occurrence and mortality.Presently,there is no uniform standard for the prevention and control of VTE in clinical practice,and hospitals in China lack mature and effective protocols for the assessment,prevention,and treatment of VTE.AIM To explore whether an early warning program could influence the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis(DVT)postoperatively.METHODS This is a comparative retrospective cohort study,which enrolled patients who underwent laparotomic or laparoscopic gastrointestinal tumor resection for gastrointestinal cancer between January 2016 and December 2019.Patients were divided into a control group and an early warning group depending on whether or not the early warning program was implemented.A venous thromboembolism prevention and control team was established.The outcomes included the occurrence of DVT,the correct rate of VTE assessment,the coagulation indicators,and the mastery of VTE knowledge by the nurses.RESULTS A total of 264 patients were included in this study,with 128 patients in the control group and 136 patients in the early warning group.The occurrence rate of DVT in the early warning group was 6.6%(9/136),compared with 14.1%(18/128)in the control group(P<0.05).The correct rates of VTE risk assessment by the nurses and standard implementation rate of VTE preventive measures were 86.8%vs 65.6%and 80.2%vs 57.8%in early warning and control groups,respectively(all P<0.001).The independent factors associated with postoperative DVT occurrence were age(OR=1.083,95%CI:1.070-3.265,P=0.032),Hyperlipidemia(OR=1.127,95%CI:1.139-2.564,P=0.042),preoperative high VTE risk(OR=2.131,95%CI:1.085-5.178,P=0.001),time of operation(OR=2.268,95%CI:2.005-5.546,P=0.026)and not adoption of early warning prevention(OR=3.747,95%CI:1.523-6.956,P=0.017).CONCLUSION The early warning strategy was independently associated with the decreasing occurrence of VTE,and it might be suitable for protection from VTE in patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
文摘Venous thromboembolism(VTE) is a common disease with high risk for death and recurrence and can severely impair patients' quality of life. Despite decades of study on this troublesome disease, there are still many unsolved problems in terms of pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. Hundreds of articles with various study methods and controversial research results are published every year. Thus it is crucial to keep track of reliable recent studies and articles on VTE in order to better understand it and to handle intricate related clinical events more reasonably. We reviewed high-qualified articles and guidelines from recent years and summarized VTE-related progresses in this review.
文摘As we continue to fight against the current coronavirus disease-2019(COVID-19)pandemic,healthcare professionals across the globe are trying to answer questions surrounding how to best help patients with the up-to-date available science while awaiting the development of new therapies and mass vaccination.Since early in the pandemic,studies indicated a heightened risk of venous thromboembolism(VTE)in COVID-19 infected patients.There have been differing expert opinions about how to assess pretest probability of VTE in this patient population.This has been partly due to the high prevalence of respiratory failure in this patient population and the use of D-dimer as a prognostic test which is also frequently elevated in patients with COVID-19 in absence of VTE.Some experts have argued for an approach similar to usual care with testing if clinical suspicion is high enough.Some have argued for more routine screening at different points of care.Others have even suggested empiric therapeutic anticoagulation in moderate to severely ill COVID-19 patients.In the following article,we review and summarize the most current literature in hopes of assisting clinicians in decision making and guidance for when to be concerned for VTE in COVID-19 patients.We also discuss research gaps and share pathways currently being used within our institution.
