Risk of Pregnancy-Associated Venous Thromboembolism in Women with a History of Prior Thrombosis.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 1493-1493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Gerhardt ◽  
Rudiger E. Scharf ◽  
Rainer B. Zotz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Gene Mutation ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Prothrombin G20210a ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Previous Episode ◽  
Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
History Of ◽  
Heparin Prophylaxis

Abstract Background: Previous estimates of the rate of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy in women with a history of VTE have vary between 0 and 13%. Therefore, the decision to administer or withhold heparin - especially in the antepartum period - has been discussed controversial. In a recent study by Brill-Edwards et al. (N Engl J Med2000;343:1439–44), no recurrences of VTE occurred in women (n=44) who had a previous episode of thrombosis that was associated with a temporary risk factor and who also had no evidence of thrombophilia. Based on these results, antepartum heparin prophylaxis is not routinely recommended in women without thrombophilia whose previous episode of thrombosis was associated with a temporary risk factor (ACCP guidelines 2004). The objective of our study was to evaluate the risk of recurrent pregnancy-associated thrombosis in women with a history of VTE. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively studied 198 women with at least one pregnancy (275 pregnancies in total) after a one previous episode of VTE. Sixty-three women (81 pregnancies) were excluded from the analysis because of antepartum heparin prophylaxis. Results: In the subgroup of women without heparin prophylaxis (n=135), 15 (7.7%) thromboembolic events occurred antepartum in 194 pregnancies. Further subgroup analysis, stratified for the nature of first VTE, gave the following number of antepartum VTE per number of pregnancies: 2 VTE/19 pregnancies (10.5%) in 14 women (first VTE: immobilization), 4 VTE/33 pregnancies (12.1%) in 24 women (first VTE: surgery), 5 VTE/69 pregnancies (7.2%) in 46 women (first VTE: oral contraception), 2 VTE/58 pregnancies (3.4%) in 40 women (first VTE: pregnancy), 2 VTE/15 pregnancies (13%) in 11 women (first VTE: idiopathic). Nine of the 15 women with VTE (7/13 women with first VTE triggered by temporary risk factor; 2/2 women with first idiopathic VTE) had a heterozygous factor V Leiden G1691A or prothrombin G20210A gene mutation. In the postpartum period, 16 VTE in 194 pregnancies occurred after live birth in the 135 women without heparin prophylaxis. Nine of these 16 women had a heterozygous FVL or prothrombin G20210A gene mutation. In Conclusion, the risk of recurrent antepartum VTE was similar in women with and without factor V Leiden G1691A or the prothrombin G20210A gene mutation and did not differ between women with first VTE triggered by a transient risk factor or an idiopathic first VTE. In addition to recommended postpartum heparin prophylaxis, our data support the need for a routine antepartum prophylaxis in women without thrombophilia whose previous episode of thrombosis was associated with a temporary risk factor.

Basal high-sensitivity-C-reactive protein levels in patients with spontaneous venous thromboembolism

2005 ◽  
Vol 93 (03) ◽  
pp. 488-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rainer Vormittag ◽  
Thomas Vukovich ◽  
Verena Schönauer ◽  
Stephan Lehr ◽  
Erich Minar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Prothrombin G20210a ◽  
Factor V ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp

SummaryThe role of C-reactive protein (CRP) in venous thromboembolism (VTE) is still under discussion because of controversial results in the literature. Conflicting data may have partly been due to bias by exogenous factors altering CRP levels. We investigated CRP concentrations in patients with spontaneous VTE applying a study design that allowed the measurement of basal high sensitivity (hs)-CRP levels. Patients with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT, n=117) and pulmonary embolism (PE, n=97) were compared to healthy individuals (n=104). Hs-CRP levels (mg/dl) were significantly higher in patients (n=214, median/interquartile range: 0.171/0.082–0.366) than in controls (0.099/0.053–0.245, p=0.001). The unadjusted odds ratio (OR) for VTE per 1 mg/dl increase of CRP was 2.8 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.1–6.8, p=0.03]. This association remained significant after adjustment for factor V Leiden, prothrombin G20210A and factor VIII activity above 230% (OR = 2.9, 95% CI [1.1–7.5]), but became remarkably attenuated and lost its statistical significance after adjustment for BMI alone (OR = 1.7 [0.7–4.0]). CRP was also not independently associated with VTE in subgroups of patients (those with DVT without symptomatic PE, those with PE and patients without established risk factor) in multiple regression analysis. In summary, we observed significantly higher basal hs-CRP levels in patients with spontaneous VTE compared to healthy controls. This association was independent of hereditary and laboratory risk factors for VTE, but lost its significance after adjustment for BMI. Increased basal CRP levels do not appear to represent an independent risk factor for VTE.

Is APC Resistance a Risk Factor for Venous Thromboembolism in Patients over 70 Years?

2002 ◽  
Vol 88 (10) ◽  
pp. 587-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Lacut ◽  
Grégoire Le Gal ◽  
Patrick Van Dreden ◽  
Luc Bressollette ◽  
Pierre-Yves Scarabin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Dna Analysis ◽  
Activated Protein C ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Apc Resistance ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
History Of

SummaryActivated protein C (APC) resistance is the most common risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Previous studies mostly analysed patients under 70 years and reported a four-to sevenfold increased risk. This case-control study included consecutive patients referred for a clinical suspicion VTE to our medical unit: 621 patients with a well-documented diagnosis (cases) and 406 patients for which the diagnosis was ruled out and who had no personal history of VTE (controls). APC resistance related to factor V Leiden was defined by either a positive DNA analysis or a positive STA® Staclot APC-R assay. Under 70 years, APC resistance was associated with a threefold increased risk of VTE (odds ratio 3.2, 95% CI, 1.7 to 6.0), whereas in patients over 70 years, it appeared to be no longer a strong risk factor (odds ratio 0.8, 95% CI, 0.4 to 1.7). Age appeared as an effectmeasure modifier with a significant interaction (p = 0.005). Our data suggest that APC resistance is not a risk factor for VTE in elderly.

Prothrombin Fragment F1+2 Is not Predictive for Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism

1997 ◽  
Vol 77 (05) ◽  
pp. 0829-0833 ◽  
Author(s):  
P A Kyrle ◽  
S Eichinger ◽  
I Pabinger ◽  
A Stümpflen ◽  
M Hirschl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Protein C ◽  
Oral Anticoagulants ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Recurrent Thrombosis ◽  
Prothrombin Fragment ◽  
Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
History Of

SummaryIt would be important to estimate in advance the risk of recurrent thrombosis. Deficiencies of antithrombin, protein C or protein S, or resistance to activated protein C are associated with a biochemically detectable prethrombotic state. It is thus far unknown whether in patients with a history of thromboembolism but without a defined clotting abnormality a heightened coagulation activation is detectable.We investigated the value of prothrombin fragment Fl+2 (FI+2) as a predictor of recurrent venous thromboembolism. Furthermore, we compared the Fl+2 levels of thrombosis patients without a defined clotting defect to those of Factor V Leiden patients with a history of venous thrombosis and to those of healthy controls. 180 patients without a defined clotting abnormality and 73 patients with Factor V Leiden were prospectively followed after discontinuation of oral anticoagulants for venous thrombosis and Fl+2 was measured at regular intervals.Recurrent venous thromboembolism occurred in 23 (9%) of the 253 patients. Before or at several time points after oral anticoagulants, no significant difference in Fl+2 levels was found in patients with and without recurrent thrombosis. Fl+2 levels at 3 weeks and prior to recurrence were not significantly different in both patient groups. Over a one-year observation period, Fl+2 levels of both patients with and without Factor V Leiden were higher than those of the controls. No difference in Fl+2 was seen between patients with and without Factor V Leiden.We conclude that monitoring of Fl+2 is not suitable for identification of individuals at risk of recurrent venous thrombosis. Permanent hemostatic system activation is detectable both in patients with a defined abnormality of the clotting system and in patients in whom a particular defect has not (yet) been identified.

scholarly journals Do Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin G20210A Mutations Predict Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Older Patients?

2017 ◽  
Vol 130 (10) ◽  
pp. 1220.e17-1220.e22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Méan ◽  
Andreas Limacher ◽  
Odile Stalder ◽  
Anne Angelillo-Scherrer ◽  
Lorenzo Alberio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Prothrombin G20210a ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism

scholarly journals Type and Location of Venous Thromboembolism in Carriers of Factor V Leiden or Prothrombin G20210A Mutation Versus Patients With No Mutation

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjana Kovac ◽  
Gorana Mitic ◽  
Zeljko Mikovic ◽  
Nebojsa Antonijevic ◽  
Valentina Djordjevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Transverse Sinus ◽  
Prothrombin G20210a ◽  
Factor V ◽  
G20210a Mutation ◽  
Increased Risk

Factor V Leiden (FVLeiden) and prothrombin G20210A are the most common genetic causes of thrombophilia and established risk factors for different clinical manifestations of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This study investigated whether the clinical manifestation of VTE, the extension of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the presence of transient risk factors at the time of the first VTE, differed among patients with mutations (97 with FVLeiden; 33 with prothrombin G20210A) and in 109 patients without thrombophilia. Isolated pulmonary embolism (PE) was less prevalent in patients with FVLeiden (6%) and no thrombophilia (6%) than in those with prothrombin G20210A (15%). No difference was found in the incidence of distal DVT. Regarding the extension of proximal DVT, the lowest incidence for isolated popliteal vein and the highest for iliofemoral vein were observed in patients with prothrombin G20210A. No difference was observed between groups of patients with or without thrombophilia by unprovoked VTE. The pregnancy/puerperium was the most prevalent risk factor in carriers of prothrombin G20210A. Among FVLeiden carriers, the most prevalent risk factor was surgery, and in patients without thrombophilia, it was trauma ( P < .05). Thrombosis of the upper limb was more frequent in a group without thrombophilia than in patients with mutations ( P < .01). Transverse sinus venous thrombosis was present only in patients with prothrombin G20210A. Carriers of prothrombin G20210A have an increased risk of developing isolated PE and more severe clinical manifestations than those with FVLeiden or without thrombophilia.

Inpatient Thrombophilia Workup in Patients with Acute Venous Thromboembolism

Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (23) ◽  
pp. 4720-4720
Author(s):  
Vivek Rashmikant Mehta ◽  
Uzma Khan ◽  
Aparna Basu ◽  
Asif Jan ◽  
Bolanie Gbadamosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Family History ◽  
Gene Mutation ◽  
Protein C ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Protein S ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Test Results ◽  
History Of ◽  
Acute Venous Thromboembolism

Abstract Background Any inherited or acquired condition that increases the risk of developing deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism is considered a thrombophilic disorder. Some examples of inherited causes of thromboembolic disorders are Factor V Leiden mutation (FVL), Prothrombin gene mutation, Protein C deficiency (low or dysfunctional), Protein S deficiency (low or dysfunctional), Anti-thrombin (AT) deficiency (low or dysfunctional). Use of these studies in clinical practice has been questioned. We attempted to identify if there are populations of patients that undergo more inpatient screening for inherited causes of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Methods Retrospective chart review of patients admitted with PE or DVT in a community teaching hospital between May 2012 and December 2014. Only patients who had DVT confirmed with ultrasound or PE confirmed with CT angiogram or had high probability of PE on V/Q scan were included in the study. Individual charts were reviewed to see if thrombophilia workup was ordered. Results A total of 704 patients with acute venous thromboembolism were identified who met our inclusion criteria for the study. Of this 111 patients (15.76%) had one or more thrombophilia screening studies ordered. Risk factors related to venous thromboembolism were evaluated for all of the 704 patients. In our patient population, patients who were smokers (31% vs 20%), had history of sleep apnea (9% vs 3%), a past medical history (PMH) of VTE (37% vs 25%) or who had a family history (FH) of VTE (11% vs 4%) were more likely to have a thrombophilia workup ordered. Table 2 shows the frequency of individual thrombophilia studies ordered among the 111 patients who had testing performed and table 3 shows distribution of positive results. Table. Test Result Abnormal Test Results ANA 1 Decreased AT III 10 Decreased Protein C 10 Decreased Protein S 7 Increased Homocysteine 6 Factor V Leiden 4 PT Gene Mutation 1 APLA 1 Conclusion The largest numbers of positive test results were noted for Protein C, Protein S and Antithrombin III and these are known to be affected by acute thrombosis and therefore could be false positives. Our study shows that those patients with PMH or FH of VTE were more likely to have thrombophilia studies. There is no consensus opinion as to whether to perform thrombophilia screenings in acute care settings. Given this and the fact that personal or family history of VTE do not usually modify future treatment decisions and that there may be significant number of false positives we do not recommend routine screening in these patient populations. Figure 1. Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 2. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

The influence of thrombophilia on the long-term survival of patients with a history of venous thromboembolism

2013 ◽  
Vol 109 (01) ◽  
pp. 79-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvia Reitter-Pfoertner ◽  
Thomas Waldhoer ◽  
Michaela Mayerhofer ◽  
Ernst Eigenbauer ◽  
Cihan Ay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Arterial Disease ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Long Term Survival ◽  
History Of

SummaryData on the long-term survival following venous thromboembolism (VTE) are rare,and the influence of thrombophilia has not been evaluated thus far. Our aim was to assess thrombophilia-parameters as predictors for long-term survival of patients with VTE. Overall, 1,905 outpatients (99 with antithrombin-, protein C or protein S deficiency, 517 with factor V Leiden, 381 with elevated factor VIII and 160 with elevated homocysteine levels, of these 202 had a combination and 961 had none of these risk factors) were included in the study between September 1, 1994 and December 31, 2007. Retrospective survival analysis showed that a total of 78 patients (4.1%) had died during the analysis period, among those four of definite or possible pulmonary embolism and four of bleeding. In multivariable analysis including age and sex an association with increased mortality was found for hyperhomocysteinemia (hazard ratio 2.0 [1.1.-3.5]) whereas this was not the case for all other investigated parameters. We conclude that the classical hereditary thrombophilia risk factors did not have an impact on the long-term survival of patients with a history of VTE. Thus our study supports the current concept that thrombophilia should not be a determinant for decision on long term anticoagulation. However, hyperhomocysteinaemia, known as a risk factor for recurrent VTE and arterial disease, might impact survival.

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