Pre-infection anticoagulant exposure and SARS-CoV-2 infection outcomes - Differential mortality by age
The risk of thrombosis increases after SARS-CoV-2 infection. This study aimed to assess associations between pre-infection anticoagulant exposure and SARS-CoV-2 infection-related outcomes in a population-based cohort.
A new hereditary PROS1 gene mutation caused isolated cortical venous thrombosis
Protein S deficiency is a rare inherited disease. We report the case of a young man who unexpectedly developed isolated cortical vein thrombosis (ICoVT) associated with a novel PROS1 mutation.
Thromboembolic events associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients: A Bayesian network meta-analysis
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), which offer previously unknown therapeutic advantages, have revolutionized cancer treatment. However, the risk of thromboembolic events (TEEs) associated with ICIs remains unclear. The aim of this network meta-analysis (NMA) was to evaluate the incidence of TEEs in cancer patients receiving different treatment regimens.
Risk of bleeding in pulmonary embolism patients concomitant with COVID-19 undergoing extended anticoagulation: A multicenter cohort study
The impact of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on clinical outcomes in pulmonary embolism (PE) patients receiving extended anticoagulation therapy is not fully understood. The study aimed to investigate the impact of the Omicron outbreak on patients with PE receiving extended anticoagulation therapy.
Effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes targeting quality of life, psychological wellbeing, and functional capacity in pulmonary embolism survivors; a systematic review and best evidence synthesis
Half of people post pulmonary embolism (PE) experience ongoing symptoms such as dyspnoea, anxiety and depression, exercise limitation and fatigue. These symptoms can reduce their quality of life (QoL), psychological wellbeing, and functional capacity. The efficacy of rehabilitation interventions to prevent and manage these symptoms has not been established. The objectives of this review were to synthesise the evidence on interventions targeting QoL, psychological wellbeing, and functional capacity post PE, and to identify intervention characteristics and behaviour change techniques (BCTs) that contribute to successful rehabilitation programmes.
Tumor gene expression is associated with venous thromboembolism in patients with ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma
In patients with pancreatic cancer, the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is high compared to other cancer types, suggesting that tumor-intrinsic features drive hypercoagulability. Tumor gene expression analysis may help unravel the pathogenesis of VTE in these patients and help to identify high-risk patients.
Chemotherapy alters thrombomodulin and factor VIIIc expression resulting in acquired activated protein C resistance and enhanced thrombin generation in cancer associated thrombosis
Tumour type, treatment and patient related factors contribute to cancer associated venous thromboembolism (VTE), however, the role of each factor and the mechanisms involved are not understood.
Development and validation of an algorithm to better identify pregnant women with inherited bleeding disorders within electronic health records
When using electronic health records (EHRs) to conduct population-based studies on inherited bleeding disorders (IBDs), using diagnosis codes alone results in a high number of false positive identifications.
Anticoagulation stewardship in the ambulatory settings of long-term care and rehabilitation - A multi-centric descriptive pilot study
Anticoagulants have consistently emerged as the leading cause of adverse drug events in both inpatient and outpatient settings. While literature on anticoagulation stewardship programs (ACSP) exists for hospital settings, there is a paucity of data in long-term care and rehabilitation settings.
Dynamics of troponins and 30-day mortality in hospitalized patients with pulmonary embolism
In patients with pulmonary embolism (PE), the impact of repeated troponin I or T (TnI/TnT) measurements remains unclear.
Quality of warfarin management following transfer from an anticoagulation clinic to primary care
Advances in alternative oral anticoagulants has reduced use and clinician comfort with warfarin. Our specialty anticoagulation clinic (AC) operates at maximum capacity and must transfer patients to accept new referrals.
Is all collagen the same for platelet testing? Editorial on "Platelet collagen receptors and their role in modulating platelet adhesion patterns and activation on alternatively processed collagen substrates"
Tissue factor-bearing extracellular vesicles, procoagulant phospholipids and D-dimer as potential biomarkers for venous thromboembolism in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: A comprehensive analysis
Candidate biomarkers to improve venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk prediction in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) undergoing anti-myeloma therapy include tissue factor-bearing microvesicles (MV-TF), procoagulant phospholipids (procoag-PPL), and D-dimer.
Disparities in menstrual bleeding management during acute venous thromboembolism treatment: A review of UK practice and a call for clinical studies
Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a significant clinical burden for premenopausal individuals treated with anticoagulation for acute venous thromboembolism (VTE). Despite its prevalence, HMB management remains poorly studied, with wide variation in clinical practice.
Can the total thrombus-formation analysis system predict bleeding risk in individuals with VWF levels between 30 and 50 IU/dL?
The efficacy and safety of andexanet alfa in the treatment of anticoagulation-related major bleedings: An Italian perspective
Unveiling the trends: Growing cancer and venous thromboembolism mortality in older adults in the United States, 1999-2020
While cancer mortality rates in the United States (U.S.) have decreased due to advances in chemotherapy, older adults with cancer face an elevated risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This study analyzes trends in cancer-associated VTE mortality among older adults in the U.S.
Understanding European patterns of deprescribing antithrombotic medication during end-of-life care in patients with cancer
Even though antithrombotic therapy (ATT) probably has little or even negative effect on the well-being of patients with cancer near the end of life, it is often continued until death, possibly leading to excess bleeding complications, increased disease burden, reduced quality of life and higher healthcare costs.
Isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolism identification based on international classification of diseases (ICD)-10 codes and imaging reports
Isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolism (issPE) is a commonly encountered diagnosis. Although the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes are used for research, their validity for identifying issPE is unknown. Moreover, issPE diagnosis is challenging, and the findings from radiology reports may conflict with those from expert radiologists.
Thromboinflammation in ischemic cerebrovascular patients with the JAK2V617F mutation
The JAK2V617F mutation is a driver of Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) and is also implicated in cardiovascular diseases. Thrombosis in MPN involves JAK2V617F-associated platelet activation and endothelial dysfunction, all potentially influenced by chronic inflammation. Whether the mutation affects thromboinflammatory markers similarly in non-MPN patients remains unclear.
Natural history of untreated acute pulmonary embolism in patients with cancer: A retrospective cohort of missed pulmonary emboli