Mitral regurgitation is associated with similar loss of von Willebrand factor large multimers but lower frequency of anemia compared with aortic stenosis
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Abstract
Background
Various cardiovascular diseases cause acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AVWS), which is characterized by a decrease in high-molecular-weight (large) von Willebrand factor (VWF) multimers. Mitral regurgitation (MR) has been reported as a cause of AVWS. However, much remains unclear about AVWS associated with MR.
Objectives
To evaluate VWF multimers in MR patients and examine their impact on clinical characteristics.
Methods
Moderate or severe MR patients (n = 84) were enrolled. VWF parameters such as the VWF large multimer index (VWF-LMI), a quantitative value that represents the amount of VWF large multimers, and clinical data were prospectively analyzed.
Results
At baseline, the mean hemoglobin level was 12.9 ± 1.9 g/dL and 58 patients (69.0%) showed loss of VWF large multimers defined as VWF-LMI < 80%. VWF-LMI in patients with degenerative MR was lower than in those with functional MR. VWF-LMI appeared to be restored the day after mitral valve intervention, and the improvement was maintained 1 month after the intervention. Seven patients (8.3%) had a history of bleeding, 6 (7.1%) of whom had gastrointestinal bleeding. Gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed in 23 patients (27.4%) to investigate overt gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia, etc. Angiodysplasia was detected in 2 of the 23 patients (8.7%).
Conclusion
Moderate or severe MR is frequently associated with loss of VWF large multimers, and degenerative MR may cause more severe loss compared with functional MR. Mitral valve intervention corrects the loss of VWF large multimers. Gastrointestinal bleeding may be relatively less frequent and hemoglobin level remains stable in MR patients.