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Molina M, Fernández-Ruiz M, Gonzalez E, Cabrera J, Praga M, Rodriguez A, Tejido-Sánchez A, Medina-Polo J, Mateos A, Rubio-Chacón C, Sanchez A, Pla A, Andrés A. Prophylactic Anticoagulation Reduces the Risk of Kidney Graft Venous Thrombosis in Recipients From Uncontrolled Donation After Circulatory Death Donors With High Renal Resistive Index. Transplant Direct 2024; 10:e1649. [PMID: 38817627 PMCID: PMC11139466 DOI: 10.1097/txd.0000000000001649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Background Uncontrolled donation after circulatory death (uDCD) increases organ availability for kidney transplantation (KT) at the expense of a higher risk of primary graft nonfunction (PNF). At least half of the cases of PNF are secondary to graft venous thrombosis. The potential benefit from prophylactic anticoagulation in this scenario remains unclear. Methods In this single-center retrospective study we compared 2 consecutive cohorts of KT from uDCD with increased (≥0.8) renal resistive index (RRI) in the Doppler ultrasound examination performed within the first 24-72 h after transplantation: 36 patients did not receive anticoagulation ("nonanticoagulation group") and 71 patients underwent prophylactic anticoagulation until normalization of RRI in follow-up Doppler examinations ("anticoagulation group"). Results Anticoagulation was initiated at a median of 2 d (interquartile range, 2-3) after transplantation and maintained for a median of 12 d (interquartile range, 7-18). In 4 patients (5.6%), anticoagulation had to be prematurely stopped because of the development of a hemorrhagic complication. In comparison with the nonanticoagulation group, recipients in the anticoagulation group had a lower 2-wk cumulative incidence of graft venous thrombosis (19.4% versus 0.0%; P < 0.001) and PNF (19.4% versus 2.8%; P = 0.006). The competing risk analysis with nonthrombotic causes of PNF as the competitive event confirmed the higher risk of graft thrombosis in the nonanticoagulation group (P = 0.0001). The anticoagulation group had a higher incidence of macroscopic hematuria (21.1% versus 5.6%; P = 0.049) and blood transfusion requirements (39.4% versus 19.4%; P = 0.050) compared with the nonanticoagulation group. No graft losses or deaths were attributable to complications potentially associated with anticoagulation. Conclusions Early initiation of prophylactic anticoagulation in selected KT recipients from uDCD with an early Doppler ultrasound RRI of ≥0.8 within the first 24-72 h may reduce the incidence of graft venous thrombosis as a cause of PNF.
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- Maria Molina
- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario “12 de Octubre”, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
- REMAR-IGTP Group, Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), Can Ruti Campus, Badalona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario “12 de Octubre”, Instituto de Investigación Hospital “12 de Octubre” (imas12), Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario “12 de Octubre”, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Hospital “12 de Octubre” (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Programa de Prevención y Tratamiento de las Glomerulopatías, Centro de Nefrología, Hospital de Clínicas, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Evangelico, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Hospital “12 de Octubre” (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario “12 de Octubre”, Instituto de Investigación Hospital “12 de Octubre” (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario “12 de Octubre”, Instituto de Investigación Hospital “12 de Octubre” (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Universitario “12 de Octubre”, Instituto de Investigación Hospital “12 de Octubre” (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Urgencia Médica de la Comunidad de Madrid, SUMMA 112
- Facultad de medicina, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Hospital Universitario “12 de Octubre”, Instituto de Investigación Hospital “12 de Octubre” (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Hospital Universitario “12 de Octubre”, Instituto de Investigación Hospital “12 de Octubre” (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario “12 de Octubre”, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Hospital “12 de Octubre” (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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Zhao S, Chen H, Shi X, Tan Q, Gu B. Incidence and risk factors of venous thromboembolism in kidney transplantation patients: a prospective cohort study. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2024; 57:278-284. [PMID: 38017304 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-023-02911-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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To investigate the incidence and explore the risk factors of venous thromboembolism (VTE) within 6 months after kidney transplantation. Total of 331 kidney transplant recipients were assessed by venous ultrasonography for VTE at 14 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-transplantation. Cox forward regression were used to identify the independent risk factors of VTE. This study registration number is ChiCTR1900020567 and the date of registration was 2019/01/08. The cumulative incidence of VTE was 2.72% (9/331) within 6 months after transplant. 77.8% (7/9) of VTEs occurred in the first 3 months post-transplantation. 88.9% (1/9) of VTEs were asymptomatic, 66.7% (6/9) of VTEs were mural thromboses and in the right lower extremity. Central vena catheterization (HR = 6.94) and severe pulmonary disease (including pneumonia) (HR = 57.35) were the risk factors for VTE in kidney transplantation recipients. KT patients are the high risk population of VTE. Future interventions should be strengthen for KT patients to receive a minimum of 3-month of precautionary measures for VTE, including infection prevention, and strengthening thromboprophylaxis on the CVC or transplanted side of lower extremity.
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- Shangping Zhao
- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University/Ward of Nephrology and Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University/Ward of Nephrology and Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University/Ward of Nephrology and Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University/Ward of Nephrology and Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Bhargava V, Meena P, Bhalla AK, Rana DS, Gupta A, Malik M, Gupta A, Tiwari V. Prevalence, risk, and outcomes of venous thromboembolic events in kidney transplant recipients: a nested case-control study. Ren Fail 2023; 45:2161395. [PMID: 36688793 PMCID: PMC9873273 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2022.2161395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Thromboembolism is more common in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) than in the general population. Studies evaluating arterial and venous thromboembolism (VTE) in KTRs are scarce and the magnitude and risk factors are mostly undefined. METHODS A nested control study was conducted from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2019. Adult KTRs who were detected to have VTE events during this period were included. The primary outcome was to assess the prevalence of VTE in this population. Secondary outcomes were the assessment of the time to occurrence of the thromboembolic events after transplantation and assessing the risk factors and patient survival. For each subject studied, 4 controls were matched from the data set. RESULTS Amongst 2158 patients, 97 (4.5%) were found to have VTE. The median follow-up time was 3.9 years (6-156 months). A total of 101 VTE events were recorded. The most common site of VTE was the lower limb deep vein thrombosis in 79 patients (0.03%)).In multivariate Cox regression analysis, serum creatinine of more than 3 mg/dl [HR 1.30, 95% CI (1.03-1.38)] was independently associated with increased VTE risk. Patients who developed a VTE had higher mortality as compared to patients who did not develop VTE. No increased risk of graft failure was found in VTE patients. CONCLUSION This study suggests that kidney transplantation surgery is a moderate risk factor for VTE, and VTE is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. However, prospective studies are needed to establish a definite role of VTE in outcomes in KTRs.
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- Vinant Bhargava
- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India,CONTACT Priti Meena All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Rayamajhi S, Shrotriya S, Rai M, Dhakal P, Basnet N, Sharma M, Lupi A, Gardiner J. Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment in Hospitalized Cancer Patients: A Single Center Study. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2023; 29:10760296231206808. [PMID: 37908071 PMCID: PMC10621296 DOI: 10.1177/10760296231206808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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This study aimed to identify predictors of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in hospitalized cancer patients and develop a predictive model using demographic, clinical, and laboratory data. Our analysis showed that patient groups categorized under a very high risk, and high risk, patients with low hemoglobin levels and renal disease were at a significantly increased risk of developing VTE. We developed a VTE risk-assessment model (RAM) with moderate discriminatory performance, high specificity, and negative predictive value, indicating its potential utility in identifying patients without VTE risk. However, the model's positive predictive value and sensitivity were low due to the low prevalence of VTE within the analyzed population. Future studies are needed to analyze additional predictive factors, and to validate the effectiveness of our VTE RAM to safely rule out VTE, compare it with other VTE RAMs in hospitalized cancer patients, and address any limitations of our study.
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- Supratik Rayamajhi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Sparrow/Michigan State University Internal Medicine Residency Program, Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Sparrow/Michigan State University Internal Medicine Residency Program, Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Oregon Health and Science University, Hospitalist at the Division of Hematology and Oncology, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Sparrow/Michigan State University Internal Medicine Residency Program, Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Sparrow/Michigan State University Internal Medicine Residency Program, Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sparrow/Michigan State University Internal Medicine Residency Program, Lansing, MI, USA
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Massicotte-Azarniouch D, Sood MM, Fergusson DA, Chassé M, Tinmouth A, Knoll GA. The association of venous thromboembolism with blood transfusion in kidney transplant patients. Transfusion 2022; 62:2480-2489. [PMID: 36325656 DOI: 10.1111/trf.17154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) is common after kidney transplantation and could have pro-thrombotic effects predisposing to venous thromboembolism (VTE). The risks for developing of VTE after RBCT in kidney transplant patients are unknown. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of adult kidney transplant recipients from 2002 to 2018. The exposure of interest was receipt of RBCT after transplant. Cox proportional hazards models were used to calculate hazard ratios (HR) for the outcomes of venous thromboembolism [VTE] (deep venous thrombosis [DVT] or pulmonary embolism [PE]) using RBCT as a time-varying, cumulative exposure. RESULTS Out of 1258 kidney transplants recipients, 468 (37%) were transfused during the study period. Seventy-nine study participants (6.3%) developed VTE, 72 DVT (5.7%), and 22 PE (1.8%). For the receipt of 1, 2, 3-5, and >5 RBCT, compared to individuals never transfused, the number of events and adjusted HR (95%CI) for VTE were 6 (6.2%) HR 1.57 (0.69-3.58), 9 (7.6%) HR 2.54 (1.30-4.96), 15 (11.9%) HR 2.73 (1.38-5.41), and 23 (18.1%) HR 5.77 (2.99-11.14) respectively; for DVT, it was 6 (6.2%) HR 1.94 (0.84-4.48), 9 (7.6%) HR 2.92 (1.44-5.94), 14 (11.1%) HR 3.29 (1.63-6.65), and 21 (16.5%) HR 6.97 (3.53-13.76), respectively. For PE, among transfused individuals, there were 14 events (3.0%) and the HR was 2.40 (1.02-5.61). CONCLUSION The risks for developing VTE, DVT, and PE were significantly increased in kidney transplant patients receiving RBCT after transplant. Receipt of RBCT should prompt considerations for judicious monitoring and assessment for thrombosis.
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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A Patient with Sickle Cell Disease and Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism after Renal Transplantation. THALASSEMIA REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/thalassrep12030013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a life-threatening complication, especially in case of recurrence. The appropriate duration of anticoagulant treatment following the first event is crucial. Risk factors that increase the risk of recurrence of VTE are many, and include medications, kidney disease, renal transplantation (RT), and a diagnosis of sickle cell disease (SCD). There are currently no guidelines that define the duration of anticoagulant therapy after the first event in a patient with RT. We report a case of recurring episodes of VTE after RT in a SCD patient. Our case suggests that the use of a long-term anticoagulant treatment may be recommended in patients with SCD and RT after the first event of VTE.
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Su X, Yan B, Wang L, Cheng H, Chen Y. Comparative efficacy and safety of oral anticoagulants for the treatment of venous thromboembolism in the patients with different renal functions: a systematic review, pairwise and network meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e048619. [PMID: 35190410 PMCID: PMC8862458 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) and different renal functions. DESIGN Systematic review containing pairwise and Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA RCTs reporting the efficacy and safety outcomes of DOACs in different creatinine clearance (CrCl) subgroups. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Data extraction and quality assessment were undertaken by two independent reviewers. Data were pooled using the DerSimonian-Laird method in pairwise meta-analysis. Network meta-analysis within a Bayesian framework was conducted. RESULTS Data from 10 RCTs were included. In the treatment of acute VTE, DOACs did not significantly reduce recurrent VTE or VTE-related death (OR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.82 to 1.11) but significantly reduced bleeding events (0.76, 0.68 to 0.90) compared with warfarin. In the extended treatment of VTE, DOACs produced significant benefits in recurrent VTE or VTE-related death (0.23, 0.16 to 0.29), but significantly increased bleeding events (1.86, 1.04 to 3.33) compared with placebo/aspirin. There were no significant differences in efficacy and safety of DOACs among the three CrCl stratified subgroups in acute and extended treatment of VTE (p for subgroup heterogeneity >0.1). Bayesian network meta-analysis suggested that apixaban 2.5 mg and 5 mg two times per day were associated with a lower risk of bleeding than dabigatran, rivaroxaban, warfarin and aspirin in the subgroup with CrCl >80 mL/min. CONCLUSIONS For the treatment of acute VTE, DOACs are similar to warfarin in reducing recurrent VTE and VTE-related death but are significantly superior to warfarin in reducing the risk of bleeding. For the efficacy and safety of DOACs across different CrCl stratifications (30-50, 50-80 and more than 80 mL/min), no significant difference was found. In light of minimal evidence, apixaban might be associated with a lower risk of bleeding in patients with VTE and CrCl >80 mL/min. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42018090896.
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- Xiaole Su
- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Medical University Second Hospital, Shanxi Kidney Disease Institute, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Medical University Second Hospital, Shanxi Kidney Disease Institute, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Medical University Second Hospital, Shanxi Kidney Disease Institute, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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Beyer-Westendorf J, Marten S, Naue C, Köhler C, Tittl L, Bornhäuser M. Edoxaban dosing patterns in real life practice – Results from the DRESDEN NOAC REGISTRY. THROMBOSIS UPDATE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tru.2021.100070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Frasco PE, Aqel B, Alvord JM, Poterack KA, Bauer I, Mathur AK. Statin Therapy and the Incidence of Thromboembolism and Vascular Events Following Liver Transplantation. Liver Transpl 2021; 27:1432-1442. [PMID: 33964102 DOI: 10.1002/lt.26093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Statin therapy may reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which may impact solid organ transplant outcomes. We evaluated the incidence of VTE and other complications after liver transplantation stratified by hyperlipidemia status and statin use using a retrospective cohort study approach. We reviewed all primary orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) records from January 2014 to December 2019 from our center. Intraoperative deaths were excluded. Recipient, donor clinical and demographic data were collected. We developed risk-adjusted models to assess the effect of statin use on the occurrence of VTE, hepatic artery complications (HACs), graft failure, and death, accounting for clinical covariates and competing risks. A total of 672 OLT recipients were included in the analysis. Of this cohort, 11.9% (n = 80) received statin therapy. A total of 47 patients (7.0%) had VTE events. HACs occurred in 40 patients (6.0%). A total of 42 (6.1%) patients experienced graft loss, whereas 9.1% (n = 61) of the cohort died during the study interval. Eighty OLT recipients (29.8%) were treated with statins. In the statin treated group, 0% of patients had VTE versus 7.9% of those not on statins (P = 0.02). HACs were identified in 1.2% of the statin group and 6.8% of the nonstatin group. Untreated hyperlipidemia was associated with a 2.1-fold higher risk of HACs versus patients with no hyperlipidemia status (P = 0.05). Statin therapy was associated with significantly better risk-adjusted thromboembolic event-free survival (absence of VTE, cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, HACs, and death); hazard ratio, 2.7; P = 0.01. These data indicate that statin therapy is correlated with a lower rate of VTE and HACs after liver transplantation.
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- Peter E Frasco
- Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
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Parker K, Chu J, Morton M, Bhutani S, Picton M, Mitra S, Thachil J. Can direct oral anticoagulants be used in kidney transplant recipients? Clin Transplant 2021; 35:e14474. [PMID: 34498777 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Kidney transplant recipients(KTRs) are at an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atrial fibrillation(AF). Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have shown important advantages over vitamin K antagonists; however, in KTRs, concerns regarding interactions and use in severe kidney disease may limit their use. This evaluation describes a large UK kidney transplant center's experience of DOACs in KTRs with CrCl > 15 mL/min. METHODS Electronic records were reviewed for all adult KTRs at Manchester University Foundation Trust Hospitals taking DOACs between January 2018 and October 2020 with VTE or AF. The primary outcome was trough and peak DOAC levels within the expected reference ranges and secondary outcomes included bleeding and thrombotic events. RESULTS In 31 KTRs taking DOACS, eight patients had a CrCl < 30 mL/min. Overall, 94% (62/66) of DOAC levels were within the recommended ranges. There were no thrombotic events and four bleeding events (two major and two clinically relevant non-major bleeds). The overall bleeding rate was 6.9 per 100 patient-years at risk. CONCLUSIONS There was no evidence of a significant interaction of apixaban or rivaroxaban with CNIs based on expected DOAC and CNI levels. Their use was found to be safe and effective with no VTE events and bleeding episodes similar to published trial data.
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- Kathrine Parker
- Manchester Institute of Nephrology and Transplantation, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK.,Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, School of Health Sciences, Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Institute of Nephrology and Transplantation, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Institute of Nephrology and Transplantation, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Institute of Nephrology and Transplantation, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Institute of Nephrology and Transplantation, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK.,The University of Manchester, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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Surianarayanan V, Hoather TJ, Tingle SJ, Thompson ER, Hanley J, Wilson CH. Interventions for preventing thrombosis in solid organ transplant recipients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 3:CD011557. [PMID: 33720396 PMCID: PMC8094924 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011557.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Graft thrombosis is a well-recognised complication of solid organ transplantation and is one of the leading causes of graft failure. Currently there are no standardised protocols for thromboprophylaxis. Many transplant units use unfractionated heparin (UFH) and fractionated heparins (low molecular weight heparin; LMWH) as prophylaxis for thrombosis. Antiplatelet agents such as aspirin are routinely used as prophylaxis of other thrombotic conditions and may have a role in preventing graft thrombosis. However, any pharmacological thromboprophylaxis comes with the theoretical risk of increasing the risk of major blood loss following transplant. This review looks at benefits and harms of thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing solid organ transplantation. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of instituting thromboprophylaxis to patients undergoing solid organ transplantation. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant Register of Studies up to 10 November 2020 through contact with the Information Specialist using search terms relevant to this review. Studies in the Register are identified through searches of CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and EMBASE, conference proceedings, the International Clinical Trials Register (ICTRP) Search Portal and ClinicalTrials.gov. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs designed to examine interventions to prevent thrombosis in solid organ transplant recipients. All donor types were included (donor after circulatory (DCD) and brainstem death (DBD) and live transplantation). There was no upper age limit for recipients in our search. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS The results of the literature search were screened and data collected by two independent authors. Dichotomous outcome results were expressed as risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Random effects models were used for data analysis. Risk of bias was independently assessed by two authors using the risk of bias assessment tool. Confidence in the evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. MAIN RESULTS We identified nine studies (712 participants). Seven studies (544 participants) included kidney transplant recipients, and studies included liver transplant recipients. We did not identify any study enrolling heart, lung, pancreas, bowel, or any other solid organ transplant recipient. Selection bias was high or unclear in eight of the nine studies; five studies were at high risk of bias for performance and/or detection bias; while attrition and reporting biases were in general low or unclear. Three studies (180 participants) primarily investigated heparinisation in kidney transplantation. Only two studies reported on graft vessel thrombosis in kidney transplantation (144 participants). These small studies were at high risk of bias in several domains and reported only two graft thromboses between them; it therefore remains unclear whether heparin decreases the risk of early graft thrombosis or non-graft thrombosis (very low certainty). UFH may make little or no difference versus placebo to the rate of major bleeding events in kidney transplantation (3 studies, 155 participants: RR 2.92, 95% CI 0.89 to 9.56; I² = 0%; low certainty evidence). Sensitivity analysis using a fixed-effect model suggested that UFH may increase the risk of haemorrhagic events compared to placebo (RR 3.33, 95% CI 1.04 to 10.67, P = 0.04). Compared to control, any heparin (including LMWH) may make little or no difference to the number of major bleeding events (3 studies, 180 participants: RR 2.70, 95% CI 0.89 to 8.19; I² = 0%; low certainty evidence) and had an unclear effect on risk of readmission to intensive care (3 studies, 180 participants: RR 0.68, 95% CI 0.12 to 3.90, I² = 45%; very low certainty evidence). The effect of heparin on our other outcomes (including death, patient and graft survival, transfusion requirements) remains unclear (very low certainty evidence). Three studies (144 participants) investigated antiplatelet interventions in kidney transplantation: aspirin versus dipyridamole (1), and Lipo-PGE1 plus low-dose heparin to "control" in patients who had a diagnosis of acute rejection (2). None of these reported on early graft thromboses. The effect of aspirin, dipyridamole and Lipo PGE1 plus low-dose heparin on any outcomes is unclear (very low certainty evidence). Two studies (168 participants) assessed interventions in liver transplants. One compared warfarin versus aspirin in patients with pre-existing portal vein thrombosis and the other investigated plasmapheresis plus anticoagulation. Both studies were abstract-only publications, had high risk of bias in several domains, and no outcomes could be meta-analysed. Overall, the effect of any of these interventions on any of our outcomes remains unclear with no evidence to guide anti-thrombotic therapy in standard liver transplant recipients (very low certainty evidence). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Overall, there is a paucity of research in the field of graft thrombosis prevention. Due to a lack of high quality evidence, it remains unclear whether any therapy is able to reduce the rate of early graft thrombosis in any type of solid organ transplant. UFH may increase the risk of major bleeding in kidney transplant recipients, however this is based on low certainty evidence. There is no evidence from RCTs to guide anti-thrombotic strategies in liver, heart, lung, or other solid organ transplants. Further studies are required in comparing anticoagulants, antiplatelets to placebo in solid organ transplantation. These should focus on outcomes such as early graft thrombosis, major haemorrhagic complications, return to theatre, and patient/graft survival.
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- Department of Education, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit, Newcastle University and Cambridge University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Transplantation, The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Newcastle upon Tyne Acute Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Transplantation, The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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García-Ortega A, López-Reyes R, Anguera G, Oscullo G, Rivas A, López-Jiménez L, Lorenzo A, Mahé I, Ciammaichella M, Monreal M. Venous thromboembolism in solid-organ transplant recipients: Findings from the RIETE registry. Thromb Res 2021; 201:131-138. [PMID: 33684796 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2021.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism (VTE) represents a relevant cause of morbidity in patients with solid-organ transplant (SOT), but there are scarce data on the management and outcomes in these patients. METHODS RIETE is a worldwide, ongoing observational registry of patients with objectively confirmed, acute VTE. We used the RIETE database to compare the clinical characteristics, treatment and outcomes in SOT recipients vs. non-recipients. RESULTS From January 2001 to December 2019, 83,210 patients were enrolled in RIETE. Of these, 329 (0.4%) were SOT recipients: in the kidney 221, liver 41, lung 28 and heart 25. Median duration of anticoagulation was similar in SOT recipients and non-recipients (174 vs. 182 days). During anticoagulation, 1180 patients developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) recurrences, 1028 pulmonary embolism (PE) recurrences, 2392 had major bleeding, 3119 non-major bleeding and 8157 died. SOT recipients had a higher rate of major bleeding (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.55; 95% CI: 1.62-3.84) and clinically relevant non-major bleeding (HR: 1.94; 95% CI: 1.23-2.93) than non-recipients, with no differences in the rates of DVT recurrences (HR: 0.96; 95% CI: 0.30-2.32), PE recurrences (HR: 1.11; 95% CI: 0.35-2.67) or death (HR: 0.98; 95% CI: 0.67-1.40). On multivariable analysis, only liver transplant recipients were at an increased risk for major bleeding compared to non-recipients (adjusted HR: 3.17; 95% CI: 1.02-9.87). CONCLUSIONS Treatment of VTE in SOT recipients is associated with an increased risk of bleeding compared to non-recipients. This is mainly due to the influence of liver transplant recipients. In non-liver SOT recipients, the risk for bleeding was similar to that in non-recipients.
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- Alberto García-Ortega
- Respiratory Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain; Lung Transplantation Unit, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain; Medical Research Institute Hospital La Fe (IISLAFE), Valencia, Spain.
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- Respiratory Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Lung Transplantation Unit, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Respiratory Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pneumonology, Hospital Universitario Araba, Álava, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Louis Mourier, Colombes (APHP), University Paris 7. France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol. Badalona, Barcelona, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Spain
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Venous thromboembolism in renal transplant recipients: Results of Venous thromboEmbolism in renal Transplant Recipients- Italian Study - VETRIS. Thromb Res 2020; 198:52-54. [PMID: 33285478 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2020.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Kohli R, Estcourt L, Zaidi A, Thuraisingham R, Forbes S, MacCallum P, Tan J, Green L. Efficacy and safety of chemical thromboprophylaxis in renal transplantation – A systematic review. Thromb Res 2020; 192:88-95. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2020.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Thromboprophylaxis after renal transplantation and patient risk stratification: The case of mTOR inhibitors. Thromb Res 2020; 195:100-102. [PMID: 32682002 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2020.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Camporese G, Bernardi D, Bernardi E, Avruscio GP, Marchini F, Bonfante L, Furian L, Neri F, Villalta S, Fabris F, Simioni P, Sartori MT. Absence of interaction between rivaroxaban, tacrolimus and everolimus in renal transplant recipients with deep vein thrombosis or atrial fibrillation. Vascul Pharmacol 2020; 130:106682. [PMID: 32438078 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2020.106682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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No data are available on rivaroxaban use in renal transplant recipients and on its surmised interaction with immunosuppressants. The aim was to investigate potential interactions between rivaroxaban and immunosuppressants in this setting. Renal transplant recipients with a stable renal function treated with rivaroxaban and tacrolimus with or without everolimus were investigated. All drugs and creatinine concentrations were determined daily for 2 weeks after the start of anticoagulation. Blood samples were drawn at 8.00 am and 3-4 h later for trough and peak concentrations, respectively. Bleeding and thrombotic events were recorded during a minimum follow-up of 6 months. In 8 renal transplant patients, rivaroxaban levels showed a predictable pharmacokinetic trend, both at Ctrough (30-61 μg/L) and at Cpeak (143-449 μg/L), with limited variability in the 25th-75th percentile range. Tacrolimus (Ctrough 3-13 μg/L; Cpeak 3-16 μg/L), everolimus (Ctrough 3-11 μg/L; Cpeak 5-17 μg/L) and creatinine concentrations were stable as well. Immunosuppressors variability before and after rivaroxaban were 30% and 30% for tacrolimus, 27% and 29% for everolimus, respectively, as well as 14% and 3% for creatinine. For rivaroxaban monitoring, the reference change value better performed in identifying significant variations of its concentration. No patient had bleeding or thrombotic events, worsening of renal graft function, and signs of immunosuppressants toxicity during a mean follow-up of 23 (9-28) months. In conclusion, rivaroxaban does not seem to interact with tacrolimus and everolimus in renal transplant recipients. Both anticoagulant and immunosuppressive effects seem warranted, without major bleeding complications and effect on the graft function.
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- G Camporese
- Angiology Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padova University Hospital, Italy.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Padova University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Accident Medicine, Conegliano Hospital, Italy
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- Angiology Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Padova University Hospital, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Padova University Hospital, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Padova University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Padova University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Padova University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine AULSS2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Medicine 1, Padova University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Medicine Unit, Thrombotic and Haemorrhagic Disorders Unit, Padova University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Medicine 1, Padova University Hospital, Italy
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Somaili M, Jeyakumar N, McArthur E, Ribic C, Sood MM, Harel Z, Molnar AO. Incidence of Direct Oral Anticoagulant Prescriptions in Kidney Transplant Recipients in Ontario, Canada. Transplant Proc 2020; 52:3144-3152. [PMID: 32402459 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.02.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) are routinely excluded from direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) trials. Given the lack of safety and efficacy data in this population, we examined real-world prescribing practices of DOACs in KTRs. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study using linked administrative data sets in Ontario, Canada. All adult KTRs (n = 5580) from June 23, 2009, to March 31, 2017, were included. The primary outcomes were the first prescription for a DOAC or warfarin. Patients were censored on graft failure, death, or end of follow-up. RESULTS The mean age was 55 (SD, 14) years; 63% were male, and 65% had received a deceased donor kidney. Over a median follow-up of 5.5 and 4.7 years, 224 KTRs (4.0%) and 824 KTRs (14.8%) were prescribed DOACs and warfarin, respectively. The rates of DOAC and warfarin prescriptions were 8.1 and 32.6 per 1000 person-years, respectively. Older age, receipt of a kidney transplant in more recent years, and higher baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate were associated with DOAC prescription compared with warfarin. Patients with multiple comorbidities and a history of deep venous thromboembolism had a lower risk of DOAC prescription compared with warfarin. When examined by era, the incidence rate of both DOAC and warfarin prescriptions increased significantly over time. CONCLUSIONS Despite limited safety and efficacy data, DOACs are prescribed to KTRs. However, warfarin still remains more commonly prescribed in this selected patient population. Anticoagulant prescriptions overall are on the rise in KTRs. Further study is needed to determine the safety and efficacy of DOACs in KTRs.
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- Mohammed Somaili
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Beyer-Westendorf J, Marten S, Naue C, Tittl L, Sockel K, Middecke JM, Bornhäuser M. Anticoagulation with direct factor Xa inhibitors in transplant recipients: Results from the DRESDEN NOAC REGISTRY (NCT01588119). Thromb Res 2020; 191:50-55. [PMID: 32387685 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2020.04.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Jan Beyer-Westendorf
- Department of Medicine I, Division of Hematology, Hemostaseology and Coagulation, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus" Dresden, Technical University, Fetscherstrasse 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany; Kings Thrombosis Service, Department of Hematology, Kings College London, UK.
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Hematology, Hemostaseology and Coagulation, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus" Dresden, Technical University, Fetscherstrasse 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Hematology, Hemostaseology and Coagulation, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus" Dresden, Technical University, Fetscherstrasse 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Hematology, Hemostaseology and Coagulation, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus" Dresden, Technical University, Fetscherstrasse 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Hematology, Hemostaseology and Coagulation, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus" Dresden, Technical University, Fetscherstrasse 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Hematology, Hemostaseology and Coagulation, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus" Dresden, Technical University, Fetscherstrasse 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Division of Hematology, Hemostaseology and Coagulation, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus" Dresden, Technical University, Fetscherstrasse 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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Rizk J, Mehra MR. Anticoagulation management strategies in heart transplantation. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2020; 63:210-218. [PMID: 32035125 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Anticoagulation before, during, and after heart transplantation (HT) presents unique challenges to clinicians. Bleeding and thrombotic morbidity continues to affect this patient population throughout all phases of the HT journey. Reversal is commonly required since patients are commonly bridged to HT with left ventricular assist devices, which require chronic anti platelet and anticoagulation. Caution must be exercised in patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass during surgery who are at risk of complications from heparin induced thrombocytopenia. The reported incidence of venous thromboembolism following HT is high, particularly during the first post-HT year, most likely due to surgery, biopsies, specific immunosuppression (mTOR inhibitors) and immobilization. It is crucial to maintain long-term oral anticoagulation after the first venous thromboembolism event, especially when risk factors exist. A major issue, and one for which there remains considerable debate, is the optimal treatment of such complications, particularly upper extremity venous thrombosis. For both warfarin and the thrombin inhibitors or Factor Xa inhibitors, the clinician must determine potential drug interactions based on the HT drug regimen, and then develop a patient-specific management strategy.
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- John Rizk
- Arizona State University, Edson College, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America
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- Brigham and Women's Heart & Vascular Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States of America.
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Rizk J, Mehra MR. WITHDRAWN: Anticoagulation management strategies in heart transplantation. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2020:S0033-0620(20)30026-8. [PMID: 32014513 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- John Rizk
- Arizona State University, Edson College, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States of America.
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van den Berg TAJ, Minnee RC, Lisman T, Nieuwenhuijs-Moeke GJ, van de Wetering J, Bakker SJL, Pol RA. Perioperative antithrombotic therapy does not increase the incidence of early postoperative thromboembolic complications and bleeding in kidney transplantation - a retrospective study. Transpl Int 2019; 32:418-430. [PMID: 30536448 PMCID: PMC6850661 DOI: 10.1111/tri.13387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 11/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Perioperative antithrombotic therapy could play a role in preventing thromboembolic complications (TEC) after kidney transplantation (KTx), but little is known on postoperative bleeding risks. This retrospective analysis comprises 2000 single‐organ KTx recipients transplanted between 2011 and 2016 in the two largest transplant centers of the Netherlands. TEC and bleeding events were scored ≤7 days post‐KTx. Primary analyses were for associations of antithrombotic therapy with incidence of TEC and bleeding. Secondary analyses were for associations of other potential risk factors. Mean age was 55 ± 14 years, 59% was male and 60% received a living donor kidney. Twenty‐one patients (1.1%) had a TEC. Multiple donor arteries [OR 2.79 (1.15–6.79)] and obesity [OR 2.85 (1.19–6.82)] were identified as potential risk factors for TEC. Bleeding occurred in 88 patients (4.4%) and incidence varied significantly between different antithrombotic therapies (P = 0.006). Cardiovascular disease [OR 2.01 (1.18–3.42)], pre‐emptive KTx [OR 2.23 (1.28–3.89)], postoperative heparin infusion [OR 1.69 (1.00–2.85)], and vitamin K antagonists [OR 6.60 (2.95–14.77)] were associated with an increased bleeding risk. Intraoperative heparin and antiplatelet therapy were not associated with increased bleeding risk. These regimens appear to be safe for the possible prevention of TEC without increasing the risk for bleeding after KTx.
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- Tamar A J van den Berg
- Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of HPB and Transplant Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Erasmus, Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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Bashir B, Stickle DF, Chervoneva I, Kraft WK. Drug-Drug Interaction Study of Apixaban with Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus in Healthy Volunteers. Clin Transl Sci 2018; 11:590-596. [PMID: 29972633 PMCID: PMC6226116 DOI: 10.1111/cts.12580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Apixaban is metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 in the liver and intestine, undergoes direct intestinal excretion, and is a substrate to permeability glycoprotein (P-gp) and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) transporters. We examined the drug interactions between cyclosporine and tacrolimus (combined inhibitors of CYP3A4, P-gp, and BCRP) with apixaban in 12 healthy adult male volunteers. Apixaban 10 mg was administered orally alone, in combination with 100 mg cyclosporine or 5 mg tacrolimus. Co-administration with cyclosporine resulted in increase in apixaban maximum plasma concentration (Cmax ) and area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to the last quantifiable concentration (AUC(0-tlast) ) with associated geometric mean ratios (GMRs) and 90% confidence intervals (CIs) of 143% (112, 183) and 120% (97, 148), respectively. Co-administration with tacrolimus resulted in reduction in apixaban Cmax and AUC(0-tlast) with associated GMRs (90% CI) of 87% (69, 112) and 78% (63, 97), respectively. The observed changes in apixaban exposure margins with cyclosporine or tacrolimus are within the range of the historical clinical development program, therefore, apixaban dose adjustments are not warranted.
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- Babar Bashir
- Department of Pharmacologyand Experimental TherapeuticsThomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
- Department of Medical OncologyThomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of PathologyThomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Pharmacologyand Experimental TherapeuticsThomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Pharmacologyand Experimental TherapeuticsThomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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Venous thromboembolism, factor VIII and chronic kidney disease. Thromb Res 2018; 170:10-19. [PMID: 30081388 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2018.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 30 million Americans and is associated with approximately a two-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). There is a graded increased risk of VTE across declining kidney function, as measured by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and albuminuria. When patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) experience VTE they are more likely than the general population to be hospitalized and they have a higher mortality. The incidence and consequences of VTE may also differ depending on the cause of kidney disease. In addition, kidney transplant patients with VTE are at a greater risk for death and graft loss than transplant patients without VTE. The reasons that patients with CKD are at increased risk of VTE are not well understood, but recent data suggest that factor VIII is a mediator. Factor VIII is an essential cofactor in the coagulation cascade and a strong risk factor for VTE in general. It is inversely correlated with eGFR and prospective studies demonstrate that factor VIII activity predicts incident CKD and rapid eGFR decline. The etiology of CKD may also influence factor VIII levels. This review summarizes the epidemiology VTE in CKD and reviews the biochemistry of factor VIII and determinants of its levels, including von Willebrand factor and ABO blood group. We explore mechanisms by which the complications of CKD might give rise to higher factor VIII and suggests future research directions to understand how factor VIII and CKD are linked.
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Cicora F, Petroni J, Roberti J. Prophylaxis of Pulmonary Embolism in Kidney Transplant Recipients. Curr Urol Rep 2018; 19:17. [DOI: 10.1007/s11934-018-0759-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Effect of the Direct Oral Anticoagulants Rivaroxaban and Apixaban on the Disposition of Calcineurin Inhibitors in Transplant Recipients. Ther Drug Monit 2017; 39:77-82. [PMID: 27861314 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000000356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) share certain metabolic pathways, but whether DOACs influence CNI exposure has not been assessed. METHODS A single-center retrospective analysis was performed including 39 organ recipients treated with the combination of a CNI and rivaroxaban (n = 29) or apixaban (n = 10). Dose-corrected CNI trough concentrations (C0/D) during 200 days before and after DOAC initiation were recorded (n = 261), together with covariates known to influence CNI disposition such as steroid dose and hematocrit. The average C0/D before and during DOAC therapy was compared using paired samples t test. Multivariable mixed models were constructed to estimate the effect of DOAC and other predictors on C0/D at each time point. RESULTS Group average C0/D was not significantly different before and during DOAC therapy for any CNI-DOAC combination (P = 0.089-0.761), although C0/D changed >20% in 19/39 patients (13 increases, 6 decreases). In multivariable analysis, independent predictors of tacrolimus C0/D were methylprednisolone dose (P = 0.039) and concomitant use of a CYP3A inhibitor (P = 0.007). The subgroup analysis per DOAC showed a limited but significant effect of rivaroxaban on tacrolimus C0/D (9.2% increase, P = 0.042). Independent predictors of ciclosporin C0/D were age (P = 0.018) and use of any DOAC (12.1% increase, P = 0.020). CONCLUSIONS Apixaban, and particularly rivaroxaban, may cause a limited (<20%) increase in CNI trough concentration, an effect that is unlikely to trigger a dose change. It may be prudent to perform an additional CNI trough concentration measurement 5-7 days after DOAC initiation, but preemptive CNI dose changes are not warranted based on these observations.
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Lam NN, Garg AX, Knoll GA, Kim SJ, Lentine KL, McArthur E, Naylor KL, Bota SE, Sood MM. Venous Thromboembolism and the Risk of Death and Graft Loss in Kidney Transplant Recipients. Am J Nephrol 2017; 46:343-354. [PMID: 29024935 DOI: 10.1159/000480304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The implications of venous thromboembolism (VTE) for morbidity and mortality in kidney transplant recipients are not well described. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study using linked healthcare databases in Ontario, Canada to determine the risk and complications of VTE in kidney transplant recipients from 2003 to 2013. We compared the incidence rate of VTE in recipients (n = 4,343) and a matched (1:4) sample of the general population (n = 17,372). For recipients with evidence of a VTE posttransplant, we compared adverse clinical outcomes (death, graft loss) to matched (1:2) recipients without evidence of a VTE posttransplant. RESULTS During a median follow-up of 5.2 years, 388 (8.9%) recipients developed a VTE compared to 254 (1.5%) in the matched general population (16.3 vs. 2.4 events per 1,000 person-years; hazard ratio [HR] 7.1, 95% CI 6.0-8.4; p < 0.0001). Recipients who experienced a posttransplant VTE had a higher risk of death (28.5 vs. 11.2%; HR 4.1, 95% CI 2.9-5.8; p < 0.0001) and death-censored graft loss (13.1 vs. 7.5%; HR 2.3, 95% CI 1.4-3.6; p = 0.0006) compared to matched recipients who did not experience a posttransplant VTE. CONCLUSIONS Kidney transplant recipients have a sevenfold higher risk of VTE compared to the general population with VTE conferring an increased risk of death and graft loss.
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- Ngan N Lam
- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Amaral C, Guimarães Pereira L, Moreto A, Sá AC, Azevedo A. The postoperative venous thromboembolism (TREVO) study - risk and case mortality by surgical specialty. Rev Port Cardiol 2017; 36:609-616. [PMID: 28867599 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2016.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2015] [Revised: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Venous thromboembolism, risk of which is increased in surgical patients, is a preventable cause of morbidity and death. The primary objective of this study was to estimate the incidence of symptomatic postoperative venous thromboembolism in adults at a tertiary university hospital, overall and by surgical specialty. The secondary objective was to analyze severity of and mortality from thromboembolic events. METHODS We performed a retrospective study to identify cases of in-hospital postoperative venous thromboembolism, encoded by the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, according to the Joint Commission International criteria. Adult patients admitted for surgery in 2008-2012 were included. RESULTS Among 67 635 hospitalizations, 90 cases of postoperative symptomatic venous thromboembolism were identified, corresponding to an incidence of 1.33/1000 admissions (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.1-1.6/1000). Neurosurgery had the highest risk (4.07/1000), followed by urological surgery and general surgery (p<0.001). There were 50 cases of pulmonary embolism, 11 of which were fatal. Of the 90 cases, 12.2% occurred under neuraxial anesthesia and 55.1% in patients with American Society of Anesthesiology III physical status. At least 37.7% of patients with events received a prophylactic dose of injectable anticoagulant postoperatively. The overall risk decreased from 2008 to 2012. Venous thromboembolism-associated mortality during hospitalization was 21.1% (95% CI 13.6-30.4). CONCLUSIONS The incidence of postoperative symptomatic venous thromboembolism was 1.33/1000. Neurosurgery showed the greatest risk. Mortality was 21.1%.
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- Cristina Amaral
- Serviço de Anestesiologia, Centro Hospitalar de São João, Porto, Portugal.
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- Serviço de Anestesiologia, Centro Hospitalar de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Anestesiologia, Centro Hospitalar de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia Clínica, Medicina Preditiva e Saúde Pública, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Centro de Epidemiologia Hospitalar, Centro Hospitalar de São João, Porto, Portugal
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The postoperative venous thromboembolism (TREVO) study – Risk and case mortality by surgical specialty. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2016.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Tsai HI, Liu FC, Lee CW, Kuo CF, See LC, Chung TT, Yu HP. Cardiovascular disease risk in patients receiving organ transplantation: a national cohort study. Transpl Int 2017; 30:1161-1171. [PMID: 28691253 DOI: 10.1111/tri.13010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Revised: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Although organ transplantation is the definitive treatment for end-stage organ failure, the post-transplant outcomes can be substantially influenced by cardiovascular complications. A national cohort study was performed to estimate risks of cardiovascular diseases in those with heart, lung, kidney, and liver transplantation. This cohort study consisted of 5978 solid organ transplantations identified using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Database. Cardiovascular and mortality risks in transplant recipients were evaluated using standardized incidence ratios, excess absolute risks, and standardized mortality ratios as compared to those in the general population. In heart, kidney, and liver recipients, the standardized incidence ratios of overall cardiovascular diseases were 9.41 (7.75-11.44), 3.32 (2.29-3.77), and 1.4 (1.15-1.7) and the overall standardized mortality ratios were 5.23 (4.54-6.03), 1.48 (1.34-1.63), and 3.95 (3.64-4.28), respectively. Except for heart organ recipients who were at highest risk for coronary artery disease with a standardized incidence ratio of 13.12 (10.57-16.29), kidney and liver organ recipients had a ninefold increased risk in developing deep vein thrombosis post-transplant. In conclusion, solid organ transplant patients are at risk of cardiovascular disease, in particular, deep vein thrombosis, which may warrant early identification of high-risk patients in addition to prompt and adequate thromboprophylaxis perioperatively.
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- Hsin-I Tsai
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Biostatistics Core Laboratory, Molecular Medicine Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Office for Big Data Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism and Major Bleeding After Renal Transplantation: Should We Use Pharmacologic Thromboprophylaxis? Transplant Proc 2017; 48:2773-2778. [PMID: 27788816 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2016] [Accepted: 07/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major health issue that may result in complications such as post-thrombotic syndrome, pulmonary hypertension, and death. Appropriate thromboprophylaxis in individuals undergoing kidney transplantation remains unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of symptomatic VTE and major bleeding within 90 days after renal transplantation (RT). METHODS This was a retrospective study on consecutive patients undergoing RT at Hospital Privado Córdoba, Argentina, from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2013. Exclusion criteria were age <18 years and combined organ transplantation. Pharmacologic or mechanical thromboprophylaxis was not used routinely. Symptomatic VTE and major bleeding were documented. RESULTS A total of 511 RTs were performed; 62 patients received combined organ transplantation, and 8 patients (1.5%) were lost to follow-up. Overall, follow-up was completed on 441 patients, 4 (0.9%) of whom developed deep venous thrombosis and 14 (3%) of whom died. The most frequent causes of death were septic shock and severe hemorrhage. Duration of surgery >4 hours (P = .006) and a history of VTE (P < .001) were associated with VTE. Twenty-three patients (5.2%) had major bleeding, 2 (0.4%) died from bleeding complications, and 17 (3.85%) required a reoperation to control bleeding. CONCLUSIONS This study shows a low prevalence of symptomatic VTE in patients undergoing RT despite not having used thromboprophylaxis routinely. Major bleeding was significant, and despite the high risk of VTE assigned by the Caprini score, which suggests pharmacologic prophylaxis, our data raise questions about the appropriate prophylaxis for these patients.
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Cheung KL, Zakai NA, Folsom AR, Kurella Tamura M, Peralta CA, Judd SE, Callas PW, Cushman M. Measures of Kidney Disease and the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in the REGARDS (Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke) Study. Am J Kidney Dis 2017; 70:182-190. [PMID: 28126238 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2016.10.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 10/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Kidney disease has been associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk, but results conflict and there is little information regarding blacks. STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING & PARTICIPANTS 30,239 black and white adults 45 years or older enrolled in the REGARDS (Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke) Study 2003 to 2007. PREDICTORS Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) using the combined creatinine-cystatin C (eGFRcr-cys) equation and urinary albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR). OUTCOMES The primary outcome was adjudicated VTE, and secondary outcomes were provoked and unprovoked VTE, separately. Mortality was a competing-risk event. RESULTS During 4.6 years of follow-up, 239 incident VTE events occurred over 124,624 person-years. Cause-specific HRs of VTE were calculated using proportional hazards regression adjusted for age, sex, race, region of residence, and body mass index. Adjusted VTE HRs for eGFRcr-cys of 60 to <90, 45 to <60, and <45 versus ≥90mL/min/1.73m2 were 1.28 (95% CI, 0.94-1.76), 1.30 (95% CI, 0.77-2.18), and 2.13 (95% CI, 1.21-3.76). Adjusted VTE HRs for ACR of 10 to <30, 30 to <300, and ≥300 versus <10mg/g were 1.14 (95% CI, 0.84-1.56), 1.15 (95% CI, 0.79-1.69), and 0.64 (95% CI, 0.25-1.62). Associations were similar for provoked and unprovoked VTE. LIMITATIONS Single measurement of eGFR and ACR may have led to misclassification. Smaller numbers of events may have limited power. CONCLUSIONS There was an independent association of low eGFR (<45 vs ≥90mL/min/1.73m2) with VTE risk, but no association of ACR and VTE.
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- Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
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- Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center, Stanford University and VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
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- Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
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Late-onset renal vein thrombosis in renal allograft. INDIAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijt.2016.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after solid organ transplantation: an unresolved problem. Transplant Rev (Orlando) 2015; 29:85-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trre.2014.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2014] [Revised: 12/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/12/2014] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Sakhuja A, Stephany B, Deitzer D, Kumar G, Schold JD. Trends of pulmonary embolism before and after kidney transplantation in black versus white patients. Transplant Proc 2015; 46:1353-61. [PMID: 24935299 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2013] [Accepted: 01/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an important cause of in-hospital mortality and is common in renal transplantation and maintenance dialysis patients. PE incidence is higher among patients who are black; however, differences in trends of incidence and outcomes of PE by race among patients on dialysis and after renal transplantation is not well known. METHODS In this observational study, the incidences of PE hospitalizations and mortality were studied in those with renal transplant, on maintenance dialysis, and in general population. Incidences were compared across racial groups. Renal transplantation status as a predictor of mortality was also examined. RESULTS The incidences of PE in general population, dialysis, and renal transplant groups were 70.5, 518.8, and 158.8 per 100,000 population, respectively. Incidence was higher in blacks across all groups. The age-adjusted incidence of PE admissions increased over time in all groups with greater increase in blacks in non-transplant groups (the slope in dialysis for blacks was 112.1 versus that for whites at 49.4; P = .001; the slope in general population for blacks was 9.3 versus 3.4 for whites; P = .003). The mortality rate in general population was not significantly different than renal transplant group (3.4% versus 1.9%, P = .2); however, was lower than 6.8% seen in dialysis group (P < .001). The mortality rate was not different between whites and blacks. Maintenance dialysis was an independent predictor of mortality (odds ratio [OR] 1.94; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.62-2.32). CONCLUSIONS PE in those with renal transplant is more common than in general population but less common than those on maintenance dialysis. The mortality rate for PE hospitalizations is equivocal between renal transplant and general population but higher for patients on dialysis. The incidence of PE hospitalizations is not only higher among blacks, but is increasing disproportionately in this group among those who are on maintenance dialysis and within general population.
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- A Sakhuja
- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Alvarez-Alvarez RJ, Barge-Caballero E, Chavez-Leal SA, Paniagua-Martin MJ, Marzoa-Rivas R, Caamaño CB, López-Sainz Á, Grille-Cancela Z, Blanco-Canosa P, Herrera-Noreña JM, Cuenca-Castillo JJ, Castro-Beiras A, Crespo-Leiro MG. Venous thromboembolism in heart transplant recipients: Incidence, recurrence and predisposing factors. J Heart Lung Transplant 2015; 34:167-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2014.09.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2014] [Revised: 09/22/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Hogan JL, Rosenthal SJ, Yarlagadda SG, Jones JA, Schmitt TM, Kumer SC, Kaplan B, Deas SL, Nawabi AM. Late-onset renal vein thrombosis: A case report and review of the literature. Int J Surg Case Rep 2014; 6C:73-6. [PMID: 25528029 PMCID: PMC4347960 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Renal vein thrombosis, a rare complication of renal transplantation, often causes graft loss. Diagnosis includes ultrasound with Doppler, and it is often treated with anticoagulation or mechanical thrombectomy. Success is improved with early diagnosis and institution of treatment. PRESENTATION OF CASE We report here the case of a 29 year-old female with sudden development of very late-onset renal vein thrombosis after simultaneous kidney pancreas transplant. This resolved initially with thrombectomy, stenting and anticoagulation, but thrombosis recurred, necessitating operative intervention. Intraoperatively the renal vein was discovered to be compressed by a large ovarian cyst. DISCUSSION Compression of the renal vein by a lymphocele or hematoma is a known cause of thrombosis, but this is the first documented case of compression and thrombosis due to an ovarian cyst. CONCLUSION Early detection and treatment of renal vein thrombosis is paramount to restoring renal allograft function. Any woman of childbearing age may have thrombosis due to compression by an ovarian cyst, and screening for this possibility may improve long-term graft function in this population.
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- Jessica L Hogan
- Department of Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States.
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Jun KW, Park KM, Kim MH, Hwang JK, Park SC, Moon IS, Chung BH, Choi BS, Yang CW, Kim YS, Kim JI. Mechanical thromboprophylaxis is sufficient to prevent the lower extremity deep vein thrombosis after kidney transplantation. Ann Surg Treat Res 2014; 87:28-34. [PMID: 25025024 PMCID: PMC4091441 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2014.87.1.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2014] [Revised: 02/20/2014] [Accepted: 02/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Purpose Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a severe and common complication that occurs after the major operation. Despite the commonality of DVT there is limited data on the incidence of DVT after kidney transplantation (KT). Furthermore, most studies have been retrospective in design and were conducted in western countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of lower extremity DVT with mechanical thromboprophylaxis within 1 month of KT in Korea. Methods A total of 187 consecutive patients who underwent KT were included in this study. Patients used a graduated elastic stocking (n = 93) or an intermittent pneumatic compression device (n = 94) to prevent DVT. The frequency of DVT during the first month after KT was evaluated using serial color duplex ultrasound on postoperative days 7 ± 2, 14 ± 2, and 28 ± 3. All patients were tested for eight thrombophilic factors before KT. Results DVT occurred in four patients (2.1%) during the first month after KT. All DVT developed in the graduated elastic stocking group. Interestingly, none of the patients had the factor V Leiden mutation or the prothrombin gene 20210A mutation. Conclusion The incidence of DVT in this study was relatively lower than that of western populations. We did not encounter a factor V Leiden mutation or a prothrombin gene 20210A mutation in our study population. These findings suggest that inherited thrombophilic risk factors may be partially responsible for the difference in DVT incidence rates between different nationalities and/or ethnicities.
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- Kang-Woong Jun
- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, Uijeongbu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Verhave JC, Tagalakis V, Suissa S, Madore F, Hébert MJ, Cardinal H. The risk of thromboembolic events in kidney transplant patients. Kidney Int 2014; 85:1454-60. [DOI: 10.1038/ki.2013.536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2013] [Revised: 10/09/2013] [Accepted: 10/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Todeschini P, La Manna G, Dalmastri V, Feliciangeli G, Cuna V, Montanari M, Angelini M, Scolari M, Stefoni S. Incidence of Late Deep Venous Thrombosis Among Renal Transplant Patients. Transplant Proc 2013; 45:2666-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Baas MC, Gerdes VEA, Ten Berge IJM, Heutinck KM, Florquin S, Meijers JCM, Bemelman FJ. Treatment with everolimus is associated with a procoagulant state. Thromb Res 2013; 132:307-11. [PMID: 23906938 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2013.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2012] [Revised: 06/05/2013] [Accepted: 07/09/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Renal transplant recipients are at increased risk of venous thromboembolic events, which is in part caused by their treatment with maintenance immunosuppressive drugs. Because we observed an increased incidence of venous thromboembolic events in renal transplant recipients treated with the mTOR inhibitor (mTORi) everolimus, we aimed to identify prothrombotic mechanisms of this immunosuppressive drug. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a single center study, nested in a multi-center randomized controlled trial, we measured parameters of coagulation, anti-coagulation and fibrinolysis in renal transplant recipients, receiving the mTORi everolimus (n=16, mTOR group) and compared them to a similar patient group, receiving a calcineurin inhibitor and/or mycophenolate sodium (n=20, non-mTOR group). All patients were at least 6 months following transplantation with a stable transplant function. RESULTS The use of an mTORi was associated with significantly higher levels of von Willebrand factor, prothrombin fragment 1+2, thrombin-activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 as compared to a non-mTORi based immunosuppressive regimen. CONCLUSIONS Treatment with an mTORi leads to increased endothelial activation, thrombin formation and impaired fibrinolysis in renal transplant recipients. This suggests an increased risk of thrombotic events in renal transplant recipients treated with mTOR inhibitors. A prospective study to establish the precise risk of thrombotic events in these patients is urgently needed.
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- Marije C Baas
- Renal Transplant Unit, Department of Nephrology, Division of Internal Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Tatar E, Uslu A, Aykas A, Tasli F, Oztekin O, Cagliyan GA. Splanchnic vein thrombosis following renal transplantation: a case report. BMC Nephrol 2013; 14:161. [PMID: 23876158 PMCID: PMC3723440 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2369-14-161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2013] [Accepted: 07/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Recurrent episodes of venous thrombosis have been closely correlated with JAK2 V617F mutation. Upto date, JAK2 gene mutation has not been defined as a prothrombic risk factor in renal transplant recipients. Herein; we present a case of portosplenic vein thrombosis in a primary renal transplant recipient with JAK2 V617F mutation who had no history of prior venous thromboembolism or thrombophilia. Case presentation A 59 year old female caucasian patient with primary kidney transplant admitted with vague abdominal pain at left upper quadrant. Abdominal doppler ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging angiography demonstrated splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT). The final diagnosis was SVT due to MPD (essential thrombocytosis, ET) with JAK2 V617F mutation. After 3 months of treatment with warfarin (≥5 mg/day, to keep target INR values of 1.9-2.5), control MRI angiography and doppler USG demonstrated partial (>%50) resolution of thrombosis with recanalization of hepatopedal venous flow. The patient is still on the same treatment protocol without any complication. Conclusion JAK2 V617F mutation analysis should be a routine procedure in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney transplant patients with thrombosis in uncommon sites.
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Yagmur E, Frank RD, Neulen J, Floege J, Mühlfeld AS. Platelet Hyperaggregability is Highly Prevalent in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2013; 21:132-8. [DOI: 10.1177/1076029613490828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Platelet hyperaggregation is known to be associated with arterial and venous thromboembolic events. The prevalence of platelet hyperaggregation in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has not been described to date. Methods: Platelet hyperaggregation in patients with renal disease was defined by comparison of platelet aggregation patterns to non-CKD patients without thromboembolic disorders and healthy controls. Results: Among the 30 hemodialysis patients and 34 renal transplant recipients, 20 (67%) and 28 (82%) showed significantly decreased median Δ-epinephrine aggregation and increased 0.5 mol/L epinephrine response (65% and 54%) compared to healthy controls and non-CKD patients. In concordance to the laboratory finding of platelet hyperaggregability, renal transplant recipients showed a high rate of thromboembolic events (normal platelet aggregation: 0 events and platelet hyperaggregation: 30 events in 13 of 28 patients). Conclusions: Patients with CKD exhibit a hitherto unappreciated high prevalence of platelet hyperaggregability indicating sticky platelet syndrome. Laboratory testing of platelet hyperaggregability may supplement the assessment of thromboembolic complications in patients with CKD.
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- Eray Yagmur
- Laboratory Diagnostics Center, RWTH-University Hospital Aachen, Aachen and Medical Care Center, Dr Stein and colleagues, Mönchengladbach, Germany
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine and Clinical Intensive Care Medicine, Sankt Antonius Hospital Eschweiler, Eschweiler, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, RWTH-University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Division of Nephrology and Clinical Immunology, RWTH-University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Division of Nephrology and Clinical Immunology, RWTH-University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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Hwang JK, Kim JM, Lim JH, Chung BH, Choi BS, Yang CW, Kim YS, Moon IS, Kim JI. Incidence of deep vein thrombosis in the first month after kidney transplantation in Korean versus Caucasian populations. Thromb Res 2013; 131:e120-2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2013.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2012] [Revised: 11/18/2012] [Accepted: 01/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Clotting disturbances resulting from chronic renal failure do not remit immediately after successful kidney transplantation (KTx). Hemorrhagic and thrombotic complications after KTx increase the risk of transplanted kidney loss. The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of clotting system disturbances and applied antithrombotic prophylaxis on the development of hemorrhagic and thrombotic complications among KTx patients in the early postoperative period. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty seven KTx patients underwent measurement of plasma activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT); international normalized ratio; fibrinogen and D-dimer concentration; activity of antitrombin III; protein C and S, VIII, IX; and von Willebrand factors, as well as platelet counts. RESULTS A perigraft hematoma developed in 25.4% patients, of whom 4.5% required reoperation. Lower antithrombin III activity (96.2±27.6 vs 112.3±17.4, P=.02) on postoperative day (POD) 7 and higher fibrinogen concentration (4.41±2.03 vs 3.35±0.87, P=.01) and platelet count (269.8±117.5 vs 215.8±64.8, P=.03) on POD 14 were noted in recipients with a hematoma compared to those free of this complication. A perigraft hematoma developed in 57.9% patients undergoing antithrombotic prophylaxis and in 12.5% without this treatment (P=.0002). Among patients receiving unfractionated heparin, we observed extension of APTT on POD 1 (45.9±53.2 vs 30.9±7.5 seconds, P=.04), higher von Willebrand factor activity on POD 7 (348.8±122.2 vs 218.5±125.5, P=.02), and higher D-dimer concentrations POD 7 and 14 (1662±894 vs 757±708, P=.002 and 1614±1372 vs 672±532, P=.003, respectively). No significant differences were observed as regards to analyzed parameters between patients receiving low-molecular-weight heparin versus those not receiving antithrombotic prophylaxis. CONCLUSIONS Disturbances in analyzed parameters of hemostasis did not increase the risk of hemorrhagic and thrombotic complications in the early period after KTx. Antithrombotic prophylaxis increases the risk of hemorrhagic complications and should be introduced only for selected renal transplant recipients.
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Haghikia A, Hiss M, Ringe KI, Schoenenberger E, Fischer D, Haller H, Gwinner W. Organ transplants do not escape paradoxical embolisms. Transpl Int 2011; 25:e34-7. [PMID: 22212107 DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-2277.2011.01415.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Acute renal allograft dysfunction in the first weeks after transplantation primarily requires examination for acute rejection, drug-associated injury, pre-renal failure due to exsiccosis/dehydration, and post-renal problems such as urinary tract obstruction. In rare instances, main renal artery or vein thrombosis may be found, e.g. due to acute rejection of the vessels. Herein, we describe the clinical course of a patient with a recent renal transplantation who presented with an acute enigmatic renal allograft failure which, after intensive diagnostic efforts, emerged as paradoxical embolism with extensive allograft ischemia in consequence of a venous thrombosis and a patent foramen ovale - a so far unreported case.
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- Arash Haghikia
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
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Hwang JK, Kim SD, Park SC, Kim JI, Moon IS. Symptomatic Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis after Kidney Transplantation: a 40-Year Single Center Experience in Korea. KOREAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION 2010. [DOI: 10.4285/jkstn.2010.24.1.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Jeong Kye Hwang
- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lijfering WM, Rosendaal FR, Cannegieter SC. Risk factors for venous thrombosis - current understanding from an epidemiological point of view. Br J Haematol 2010; 149:824-33. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2010.08206.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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