{"title":"Clinical Outcomes at 3 Years After Stenting for Thrombotic and Non-thrombotic Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome Patients.","authors":"Lei Jiang, Hao Zhuang, Tao Song, Xiao-Qiang Li","doi":"10.1177/10760296231220053","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10760296231220053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Iliac vein stenting for the treatment of iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) has been gradually developed. This article investigated the long-term patency and improvement of clinical symptoms after endovascular stenting for iliac vein obstruction patients. From 2020 to 2022, 83 patients at a single institution with IVCS underwent venous stent implantation and were divided into two groups: non-thrombotic IVCS (<i>n</i> = 55) and thrombotic IVCS (<i>n</i> = 28). The main stent-related outcomes include technical success, long-term patency, and thrombotic events. The technical success rate of all stent implantation was 100%. The mean length of hospital stay and cost were higher in the thrombotic IVCS group than in the non-thrombotic ICVS group, as well as the length of diseased vessel segment and the number of stents implanted were higher than in the control non-thrombotic group. The 1-, 2-, and 3-year patency rates were 85.4%, 80% and 66.7% in the thrombosis group, which were lower than 93.6%, 88.7%, and 87.5% in the control group (<i>P</i> = .0135, hazard ratio = 2.644). In addition, patients in both groups had a foreign body sensation after stent implantation, which resolved spontaneously within 1 year after surgery. Overall, there were statistically significant differences in long-term patency rate outcome between patients with thrombotic and non-thrombotic IVCS, the 1-, 2-, and 3-year patency rates in non-thrombotic IVCS patients were higher than those in thrombotic IVCS patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10335,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis","volume":"30 ","pages":"10760296231220053"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10787525/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139424322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yajing Pang, Yong Hong Zhang, Chaoyan Yue, Li Wang
{"title":"Reduced Platelets Associated with All-Cause Mortality in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.","authors":"Yajing Pang, Yong Hong Zhang, Chaoyan Yue, Li Wang","doi":"10.1177/10760296241271390","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10760296241271390","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Platelets are crucial for maintaining physiological equilibrium, thrombosis formation, inflammation, bacterial defense, wound repair, angiogenesis, and tumorigenesis. In the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), children frequently exhibit platelet reductions or functional alterations due to diverse pathological conditions, which significantly influence disease progression and therapeutic approaches. We analyzed the association between platelets count and its derived parameters and all-cause mortality. Adjusted smoothing spline plots, subgroup analysis and segmented multivariate logistic regression analysis were conducted to estimate the relative risk between proportional risk between platelets and all-cause mortality. Of the 11625 children, 677 (5.82%) died. After adjusting for confounders, there was a negative association between platelets and the risk of all-cause mortality in PICU. For every 100 × 10^9/L increase in platelets, the risk of death was reduced by 17% (adjusted OR = 0.83, 95% CI: 0.78, 0.89). The results of sensitivity analysis showed that in different stratified analyses (age, ICU category,WBC Count), the effect of platelets count on all-cause mortality remained stable. After adjusting for inflammation, nutrition, and liver function factors, platelets reduction is still an independent risk factor for PICU all-cause mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":10335,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis","volume":"30 ","pages":"10760296241271390"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11301717/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141888621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials on Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Pediatric Heart Diseases.","authors":"Chaokun Guan, Linjuan Guo, Shucheng Liang","doi":"10.1177/10760296241271974","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10760296241271974","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have been widely applied in adults for thrombosis prophylaxis. However, the effect of DOACs in pediatric patients with congenital or acquired heart diseases who need anticoagulation therapy remains unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We systematically searched the databases of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, as well as the ClinicalTrials.gov registry and the World Health Organization's International Clinical Trials Registry Platform until June 2024 to identify relevant randomized clinical trials (RCTs). If the number of included studies was less than 5, we performed a narrative review to assess the effect of DOACs in pediatric patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four studies were included. In the UNIVERSE study, thrombotic events occurred in 2% of the rivaroxaban group and 9% of the aspirin group, with bleeding events in 36% and 41%, respectively. The ENNOBLE-ATE study showed no thromboembolic events in the edoxaban group and 1.7% in the SOC group (rate difference: -0.07%, 95% CI: -0.22 to 0.07%). Major bleeding rates were similar (rate difference: -0.03%, 95% CI: -0.18 to 0.12%). The SAXOPHONE trial showed no thromboembolic events in either group and similar major bleeding rates (-0.8%, 95% CI: -8.1 to 3.3%). In the DIVERSITY trial, 81% of dabigatran patients achieved the primary outcome versus 59.3% in the SOC group (Odds ratio: 0.342, 95% CI: 0.081-1.229). No major bleeding occurred in either group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Existing studies suggest that the use of DOACs hold promise as an effective and safe alternative for preventing and treating thromboembolism in pediatric patients with heart conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":10335,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis","volume":"30 ","pages":"10760296241271974"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11301724/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141888622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandru Marginean, Punit Arora, Kevin Walsh, Elizabeth Bruno, Cathryn Sawalski, Riya Gupta, Frances Greathouse, Jacob Clarke, Quinn Mallery, Myoung Hyun Choi, Waddah Malas, Parth Shah, David Sutherland, Amudha Kumar, Igor Wroblewski, Ahmed Elkaryoni, Parth Desai, Yevgeniy Brailovsky, Amir Darki
{"title":"Utilization of a Novel Scoring System in Predicting 30-day Mortality in Acute Pulmonary Embolism, the CLOT-5 Pilot Study.","authors":"Alexandru Marginean, Punit Arora, Kevin Walsh, Elizabeth Bruno, Cathryn Sawalski, Riya Gupta, Frances Greathouse, Jacob Clarke, Quinn Mallery, Myoung Hyun Choi, Waddah Malas, Parth Shah, David Sutherland, Amudha Kumar, Igor Wroblewski, Ahmed Elkaryoni, Parth Desai, Yevgeniy Brailovsky, Amir Darki","doi":"10.1177/10760296241278353","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10760296241278353","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To construct a new scoring system utilizing biomarkers, vitals, and imaging data to predict 30-day mortality in acute pulmonary embolism (PE).</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Acute PE, a well-known manifestation of venous thromboembolic disease, is responsible for over 100,000 deaths worldwide yearly. Contemporary management algorithms rely on a multidisciplinary approach to care via PE response teams (PERT) in the identification of low, intermediate, and high-risk patients. The PESI and sPESI scores have been used as cornerstones of the triage process in assigning risk of 30-day mortality for patients presenting with acute PE; however, the specificity of these scoring systems has often come into question.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study retrospectively analyzed 488 patients with acute PE who were managed at a tertiary care institution with either conservative therapy consisting of low molecular weight or unfractionated heparin, advanced therapies consisting of catheter directed therapies, aspiration thrombectomy, or a combination of these therapies, or surgical embolectomy. The CLOT-5 score was designed to include vital signs, biomarkers, and imaging data to predict 30-day mortality in patients presenting with acute PE.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The CLOT-5 score had an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.901 with a standard error of 0.29, while the PESI and sPESI scores had an AUC and standard errors of 0.793 ±- 0.43 and 0.728 ± 0.55, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>When incorporated into the management algorithms of national PERT programs, the CLOT-5 score may allow for rapid and comprehensive assessment of patients with acute PE at high risk for clinical decompensation, leading to early escalation of care where appropriate.</p>","PeriodicalId":10335,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis","volume":"30 ","pages":"10760296241278353"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11348478/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142055079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Incidence and Impact on Quality of Life of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women on Oral Anticoagulant Therapy.","authors":"Naseerah Hassan, Elise Schapkaitz, Haroun Rhemtula, Nolukholo Ncete","doi":"10.1177/10760296241281366","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10760296241281366","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Heavy menstrual bleeding affects up to two thirds of women on oral anticoagulation. The rates of heavy menstrual bleeding, its impact on quality of life and associated risk factors in women attending anticoagulation clinics in South Africa are largely unknown.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A prospective cohort study was performed over an eight-month period in women on Warfarin (n = 30) and Rivaroxaban (n = 27) for a median [interquartile range] duration of 15.5 [78.0] months attending an anticoagulation clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa. Heavy menstrual bleeding was assessed over one menstrual cycle using the validated pictorial blood loss assessment charts (PBAC) and the menstrual bleeding questionnaire (MBQ).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this population of predominantly African ethnicity, with a median age of 39 [8] years, 39 (68.4%) women experienced heavy menstrual bleeding, defined as a PBAC score of >100. Median cycle length on anticoagulation and MBQ scores were significantly higher among women with a PBAC score of >100 (p > 0.05). Univariate analysis identified Rivaroxaban as a risk factor for heavy menstrual bleeding (OR 5.03, 95% CI 1.40-18.12). Heavy menstrual bleeding required treatment in 29 (74.4%) women which included management of iron deficiency, anti-fibrinolytics, modification of anticoagulation and hormonal contraception.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Heavy menstrual bleeding was associated with a considerable negative impact on quality of life. This was most significant for women on Rivaroxaban as compared to Warfarin. It is essential to monitor and appropriately treat heavy menstrual bleeding in at risk women on anticoagulant treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":10335,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis","volume":"30 ","pages":"10760296241281366"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11367687/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142104935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christian Pfrepper, Careen Franke, Michael Metze, Maria Weise, Annelie Siegemund, Roland Siegemund, Martin Federbusch, Reinhard Henschler, Sirak Petros, Manuela Konert
{"title":"Total Thrombus-Formation System in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease.","authors":"Christian Pfrepper, Careen Franke, Michael Metze, Maria Weise, Annelie Siegemund, Roland Siegemund, Martin Federbusch, Reinhard Henschler, Sirak Petros, Manuela Konert","doi":"10.1177/10760296241301412","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10760296241301412","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Total Thrombus-formation Analysis System (T-TAS) is an automated device using coated microchips to assess thrombus formation under flow conditions. Its value to monitor coagulation function in patients under antiplatelet therapy awaits further clarification. This study evaluated T-TAS to detect response to dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).T-TAS using the platelet-chip (PL-chip) and atheroma-chip (AR-chip) was performed in 60 patients with PAD on the day after lower extremity revascularization. Results were compared with light transmission aggregometry (LTA) and multiple electrode aggregometry (MEA, ADP- and ASPI-test). To determine T-TAS reference ranges, 30 healthy blood donors were enrolled.The area under the curve of the PL-chip (AUC-PL) was outside the reference range in 91.2% and AUC-AR in 21.1% of the PAD patients. Low responders in MEA ASPI, MEA ADP or both tests and low responders in LTA induced by ADP had a significantly higher AUC-PL compared to responders (204 vs 70, p = .016 and 140 vs 32, p < .001), respectively. Median AUC-PL in low responders in LTA and MEA, LTA or MEA and in responders in LTA and MEA was 301, 104 and 32 (p = .001), respectively. Our results suggest that the PL-chip can continuously assess the level of response to DAPT and might be helpful to monitor PAD patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10335,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis","volume":"30 ","pages":"10760296241301412"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11585050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142685996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis Patients with Co-existing Pulmonary Embolism Based on Multiple Logistic Regression Model.","authors":"Jiahong Zu, Tao Yang","doi":"10.1177/10760296241258230","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10760296241258230","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Valuable data on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patients with coexisting pulmonary embolism (PE) is scarce. This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with these patients and develop logistic regression models to select high-risk DVT patients with coexisting PE. We retrospectively collected data on 150 DVT patients between July 15, 2022, and June 15, 2023, dividing them into groups based on the presence of coexisting PE. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify significant risk factors and construct predictive models. Discrimination and calibration statistics evaluated the validation and accuracy of the developed models. Of the 130 patients analyzed, 40 (30.77%) had coexisting PE. Univariate analysis revealed four significant predictors of DVT patients with coexisting PE: sex (OR 3.83, 95% CI: [1.76; 8.59], <i>P</i> = 0.001), body mass index (BMI) (OR 1.50, 95% CI: [1.28; 1.75], <i>P</i> < 0.001), chronic disease (OR 5.15, 95% CI: [2.32; 11.8], <i>P</i> < 0.001), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (OR 0.03, 95% CI: [0.01; 0.20], <i>P</i> < 0.001). Additionally, BMI > 24 kg/m<sup>2</sup> (OR 9.70, 95% CI: [2.70; 67.5], <i>P</i> < 0.001) and BMI > 28 kg/m<sup>2</sup> (OR 4.80, 95% CI: [2.15; 11.0], <i>P</i> < 0.001) were associated with concurrent PE. Three multiple regression models were constructed, with areas under the receiver-operating characteristic curves of 0.925 (95% CI: [0.882; 0.968]), 0.908 (95% CI: [0.859; 0.957]), and 0.890 (95% CI: [0.836; 0.944]), respectively. Sex, BMI, chronic disease, and HDL levels are significant predictors of DVT patients with coexisting PE.</p>","PeriodicalId":10335,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis","volume":"30 ","pages":"10760296241258230"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11131404/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141086602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Knowledge, Adherence, and Satisfaction With Warfarin Therapy and Associated Factors Among Outpatients at University Teaching Hospital in Ethiopia.","authors":"Tamrat Assefa Tadesse, Dejuma Yadeta, Legese Chelkeba, Amha Gebremedhin, Teferi Gedif Fenta","doi":"10.1177/10760296241260736","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10760296241260736","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anticoagulation management using warfarin is challenging in clinical practice. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, adherence, and satisfaction with warfarin therapy and associated factors among outpatients at the Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. An interview-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 patients receiving warfarin therapy at cardiac and hematology clinics of TASH. Anticoagulation knowledge assessment (AKA) questionnaires assessed the patients' warfarin knowledge. Adherence to warfarin was evaluated using the Morisky Green Levine Scale (MGLS), and patient satisfaction with warfarin therapy was assessed using the 17-item anticlot treatment scale (ACTS). Binary logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with the outcome variables, and <i>p</i> < .05 was used as the cut-off point to declare a significant association. The mean AKA score was 59.35 ± 13.04% (10.68 ± 2.34 correct answers), and 82 (23.4%) of participants achieved a passing score. Based on the MGLS, 192 (54.9%) study participants adhered well to warfarin. The mean level of satisfaction was 53.67 ± 8.56, with mean scores of 41.93 ± 7.80 and 11.74 ± 2.43 in the ACTS burden and benefit subscales, respectively. One hundred eighty-four (52.6%) patients were satisfied with warfarin therapy. The absence of hyperthyroidism was significantly associated with poor knowledge of warfarin therapy (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 4.28, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01-18.22). Those living with family had a 56% lower chance of poor warfarin adherence (AOR: 0.44; 95% CI: 0.21-0.93) than those living alone. This study shows room for improvement in patient knowledge, adherence, and satisfaction with warfarin therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":10335,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis","volume":"30 ","pages":"10760296241260736"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11179514/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141305583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thromboinflammatory Biomarkers of Cardiorenal Syndrome in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease.","authors":"Pranathi Karumanchi, Divya Sridharan, Debra Hoppensteadt, Fakiha Siddiqui, Jawed Fareed, Vinod Bansal","doi":"10.1177/10760296241263101","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10760296241263101","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cardiovascular disease is a prevalent complication in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance hemodialysis. In the ESRD patient population, cardiovascular mortality is 20 times higher compared to the general population. The strong relationship between both illnesses can be explained through cardiorenal syndrome (CRS). CRS encompasses a spectrum of disorders involving both the heart and kidneys in which acute or chronic dysfunction in one organ may induce a similar effect in the other organ. Current literature reveals that inflammation and thrombosis are integral to CRS development. Hence, this study aims to demonstrate whether thromboinflammatory biomarkers and laboratory parameters correlate with ESRD progression and the development of CRS. Ninety-five ESRD patients were recruited at Loyola University Medical Center hemodialysis unit. Epic chart analysis was used to determine patients with CRS. Biomarkers (C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin-6, Annexin V, L-fatty acid binding protein, monocyte chemoattractant protein 1, nitric oxide, von Willebrand factor, D-dimer, and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1) were profiled using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method in patients with and without CRS in the ESRD cohort. All biomarkers were significantly elevated in ESRD patients compared to normal controls (<i>P</i> < .05) and laboratory parameters, ferritin (521.99 ± 289.33) and PTH (442.91 ± 1.50). Through EPIC chart analysis 47% of ESRD patients have CRS. D-dimer and TNF-α were significantly elevated in patients with CRS compared to patients without CRS. This study suggests that biomarkers, D-dimer, and TNF-α, can be good predictors of CRS in ESRD patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10335,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis","volume":"30 ","pages":"10760296241263101"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11179552/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141305584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdul Rafeh Awan, Abdullah Ahmad, Muhammad Daniyal, Malik Muhammad Hamza Khan, Shaikh Jehanzaib Saeed, Muhammad Bilal Siddiqui, Sheraz Hakeem, Azka Shahab, Syed Hasham Ali, Ahmed Kamal Siddiqi
{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of Rivaroxaban Versus Enoxaparin in Prevention of Recurrence of Venous Thrombo-Embolism Events in Cancer Patients: A Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Abdul Rafeh Awan, Abdullah Ahmad, Muhammad Daniyal, Malik Muhammad Hamza Khan, Shaikh Jehanzaib Saeed, Muhammad Bilal Siddiqui, Sheraz Hakeem, Azka Shahab, Syed Hasham Ali, Ahmed Kamal Siddiqi","doi":"10.1177/10760296241261364","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10760296241261364","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine the effectiveness of rivaroxaban compared to enoxaparin in patients diagnosed with cancer and venous thromboembolism.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A search of Pub Med, Scopus, and Google Scholar, from inception through April 2023 was conducted. Articles comparing rivaroxaban with enoxaparin in patients with cancer and VTE/PE/DVT were included. Review Manager Version 5.2 was utilised for the analysis of the following outcomes; VTE, PE, DVT, major bleeding, and mortality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 8 articles and 2276 patients were included in the final analysis. Pooled analysis showed that rivaroxaban had a statistically insignificant reduced association with VTE occurrence (RR:0.83, 95% CI:0.58-1.18, P:0.3) as well as a statically insignificant reduction in major bleeding (RR:0.79, 95% CI:0.53-1.18, P:0.25). Analysis showcased that there was an insignificant reduction of mortality rivaroxaban as compared to enoxaparin (RR:0.74, 95% CI: 0.46-1.20, P:0.23).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Rivaroxaban can serve as a viable alternative to enoxaparin, with no appreciable drawbacks, for preventing and managing VTE in patients with malignancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":10335,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis","volume":"30 ","pages":"10760296241261364"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11179539/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141316859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}