Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH
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J. Thromb. Haemost. · Nov 2016
Observational StudyMechanical circulatory support is associated with loss of platelet receptors glycoprotein Ibα and glycoprotein VI.
Essentials Relationship of acquired von Willebrand disease (VWD) and platelet dysfunction is explored. Patients with ventricular assist devices and on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation are investigated. Acquired VWD and platelet receptor shedding is demonstrated in the majority of patients. Loss of platelet adhesion receptors glycoprotein (GP) Ibα and GPVI may increase bleeding risk.
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J. Thromb. Haemost. · Nov 2016
Predicting the outcomes of using longer-acting prophylactic factor VIII to treat people with severe hemophilia A: a hypothetical decision analysis.
Essentials No randomized trials have compared long-acting factor VIII (FVIII) with currently used products. A comparison was undertaken using a decision model to predict FVIII use and number of bleeds. In the base case, longer acting FVIII reduced factor use by 17% while resulting in similar bleeds. ⋯ Other modelled scenarios produced similar results, although differences in FVIII consumption were particularly sensitive to assumptions regarding frequency and dose of the rFVIII and rFVIIIFc regimens. For example, decreasing rFVIII from 33.75 IU kg-1 to 30 IU kg-1 per dose decreased the price factor to 1.05. Conclusions Longer-acting FVIII products may reduce FVIII consumption and infusion frequency without compromising hemostatic effect; this should be considered along with other factors (e.g. adherence and underlying FVIII regimen) when evaluating a suitable price for these agents.
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J. Thromb. Haemost. · Nov 2016
Observational StudyIncidence and risk factors of superficial and deep vein thrombosis associated with peripherally inserted central catheters in children.
Essentials Pediatric studies on peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related thrombosis are scarce. This study analyzes incidence and risk factors for PICC-related venous thrombosis in children. PICC-related thrombosis is a common, and nearly always, asymptomatic complication. Echo-guided insertion and a catheter to vein ratio < 0.33 may notably decrease this complication.