Pub Date : 2025-11-21DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2025.109552
Riccardo M. Fumagalli , Conrad von Stempel , William Pleming , Frederikus A. Klok , Stavros V. Konstantinides , Nils Kucher , Bhavin Rawal , Luca Valerio , Stefano Barco
Background
Radiologic signs of chronic thrombi are present in approximately 20 % of patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). We assessed the effectiveness of ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis (USAT) in patients with acute PE with or without signs of chronic PE and the accuracy of radiologic parameters predicting chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).
Methods
Index CT scans of patients who underwent USAT for acute PE with right ventricular strain were reviewed by three radiologists blinded to clinical and hemodynamic outcomes. At least 3 validated radiological criteria of chronic thromboembolism defined acute-on-chronic PE. Changes in mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) 20 h after USAT and presence of post-PE impairment (PPEI) or CTEPH at 3–6 months were compared between patients with and without acute-on-chronic PE.
Results
Among 180 consecutive patients (median age 65 years), 31 (17 %) had acute-on-chronic PE. Absolute mPAP reduction was 11 (Q1-Q3: 5–17) mmHg in acute vs. 10 (Q1-Q3: 5–17) mmHg in acute-on-chronic PE from similar baseline mPAP. PPEI or CTEPH were recorded in 2.0 % of patients in the acute group vs. 13 % in the acute-on-chronic group (odds ratio 7.0, 95 %C.I. 1.4–40). Of 3 (1.7 %) patients diagnosed with CTEPH, all presented with ≥3 radiological criteria suggesting pre-existing CTEPH at index CT scan.
Conclusions
CT signs of chronic thromboembolism at the time of acute PE did not appear to influence the immediate hemodynamic response to USAT in most patients but may raise the suspicion of pre-existing CTEPH if ≥3 validated radiological criteria are present.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-21DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2025.109553
Maya K. Raad, Stephanie Prozora, E. Vincent S. Faustino
Background
Absolute time-dependent risk of hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE) is essential to evaluate the net clinical benefit of pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis. The multicenter Children's Hospital Acquired Thrombosis (CHAT) risk assessment model (RAM) identified risk factors for pediatric HA-VTE but was not designed to predict this risk. We aimed to predict the absolute time-dependent risk of HA-VTE in hospitalized children.
Methods
We conducted a single center case-cohort study of children ≤18 years old admitted from 2013 to 2022. Children with radiologically confirmed, symptomatic HA-VTE were considered cases. A 5 % random sample of eligible admissions formed the subcohort. Using Kaplan-Meier estimates and Cox regression with risk factors from the CHAT RAM and time to HA-VTE as outcome, we calculated the absolute time-dependent risk of HA-VTE of each child. Performance was assessed using area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC), calibration plot, and area under the precision-recall curve (AUPRC).
Results
We identified 81 children with HA-VTE from 23,287 admissions. Adolescent age, slightly limited mobility, and central venous catheter were associated with time to HA-VTE. Median absolute time-dependent risk of HA-VTE was 1.7 % (IQR: 1.0 %, 2.1 %) by day 12 of admission when the revised RAM performed best. AUROC by day 12 was 0.81 (95 % confidence interval, CI: 0.70, 0.93) with calibration slope of 1.13 (95 % CI: 0.38, 1.87), calibration intercept of 0.004 (95 % CI: −0.64, 0.65), and AUPRC of 0.04 (95 % CI: 0.004, 0.07).
Conclusions
We accurately predicted the absolute time-dependent risk of HA-VTE. Similar predictions should be developed for bleeding.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-21DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2025.109551
Marek Kachnic , Martyna Matysiewicz , Joanna Natorska , Jan P. Bembenek , Elżbieta Szczygieł-Pilut , Anetta Undas
Background
Plasma levels of activated factor VII-antithrombin complexes (FVIIa-AT) reflect indirectly tissue factor (TF)-FVII interaction. We investigated FVIIa-AT in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and its prognostic value.
Methods
We prospectively studied 88 AIS patients (median age 75 years), of whom 67 (76.1 %) received thrombolysis. Plasma FVIIa-AT levels, fibrin clot properties, i.e. clot lysis time (CLT), fibrin clot permeability (Ks), and protein carbonyl (PC) levels were measured on admission, at 24 h, and at 3 months. Stroke-related mortality and functional outcomes (modified Rankin Scale, mRS) were assessed at 3 months.
Results
Baseline FVIIa-AT (median 134.7 (IQR, 118.2–149.8 pM)), correlated with age (r = 0.51; p < 0.001), NIHSS (r = 0.54; p < 0.001), Ks (r = 0.32; p = 0.002), CLT (r = 0.34; p = 0.001), PC (r = 0.36; p < 0.001), and mRS at 3 months (r = 0.51; p < 0.001). After 24 h, FVIIa-AT increased by 8.3 % (p < 0.001) and correlated with NIHSS (r = 0.52; p < 0.001), PC (r = 0.35; p = 0.001), and mRS (r = 0.59; p < 0.001). At 24 h, thrombolysis had no impact on FVIIa-AT. After 3 months, FVIIa-AT decreased by 20.9 % compared to baseline (p < 0.0001). Baseline and 24-hour FVIIa-AT levels increased the odds of hemorrhagic transformation at 48 h (OR = 1.62, 95 %CI 1.09–2.42 and OR = 1.46, 95 %CI 1.04–2.03) and mRS > 2 at 3 months (OR = 1.48, 95 %CI 1.12–1.95 and OR = 1.61, 95 %CI 1.23–2.10, respectively). Stroke-related mortality was associated with FVIIa-AT solely at 24 h (OR = 1.59, 95 %CI 1.18–2.14).
Conclusions
FVIIa-AT levels are linked to acute stroke severity and worse clinical outcomes, in association with prothrombotic fibrin clot properties and enhanced protein carbonylation.
血浆活化因子7 -抗凝血酶复合物(FVIIa-AT)水平间接反映了组织因子(TF)-FVII相互作用。研究急性缺血性脑卒中(AIS)的fvia - at及其预后价值。方法前瞻性研究88例AIS患者(中位年龄75岁),其中67例(76.1%)接受溶栓治疗。入院时、24小时和3个月分别测量血浆FVIIa-AT水平、纤维蛋白凝块特性,即凝块溶解时间(CLT)、纤维蛋白凝块通透性(Ks)和蛋白羰基(PC)水平。3个月时评估卒中相关死亡率和功能结局(改良Rankin量表,mRS)。ResultsBaseline FVIIa-AT(平均134.7(下午差,118.2 - -149.8),与年龄相关(r = 0.51, p & lt; 0.001),署(r = 0.54, p & lt; 0.001), Ks (r = 0.32; p = 0.002),此时此地(r = 0.34; p = 0.001), PC (r = 0.36, p & lt; 0.001),和夫人在3个月(r = 0.51, p & lt; 0.001)。24小时后,FVIIa-AT增加了8.3% (p & lt; 0.001)和与署相关(r = 0.52, p & lt; 0.001), PC (r = 0.35; p = 0.001),和夫人(r = 0.59, p & lt; 0.001)。24 h溶栓对FVIIa-AT无影响。3个月后,与基线相比,fvia - at下降了20.9% (p < 0.0001)。基线和24小时FVIIa-AT水平增加了48小时出血转化的几率(OR = 1.62, 95% CI 1.09-2.42和OR = 1.46, 95% CI 1.04-2.03)和3个月mRS >; 2 (OR = 1.48, 95% CI 1.12-1.95和OR = 1.61, 95% CI 1.23-2.10)。卒中相关死亡率仅在24小时与fvia - at相关(OR = 1.59, 95% CI 1.18-2.14)。结论:sfvia - at水平与急性卒中严重程度和较差的临床结果有关,与血栓原纤维蛋白凝块特性和蛋白羰基化增强有关。
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Pub Date : 2025-11-20DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2025.109539
Liujun Guo , Chengrui Qian , Chengyan Gao , Hasiyati Heililahong , Min Xin , Lei Hang , Can Lou , Jiaming Li , Xuefeng Wang , Jing Dai , Xuemei Fan , Xiaohong Cai
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Pub Date : 2025-11-19DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2025.109544
David Galarza , Massimo Radin , Irene Cecchi , Alessandro Morotti , Isabella Russo , Sofia Camerlo , Alice Barinotti , Roberta Fenoglio , Savino Sciascia
Background
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a multifaceted autoimmune disorder associated with thrombosis and pregnancy morbidity. Thrombocytopenia, a frequent manifestation of APS, presents unique clinical challenges due to its dual association with thrombotic and hemorrhagic risks. This study investigates the incidence, characteristics, and predictors of thrombocytopenia in a large cohort of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL)-positive patients and its association with other clinical manifestations.
Methods
We conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study from 2014 to 2024 involving 211 aPL-positive patients at San Giovanni Bosco and San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Turin, Italy. Data on demographic, laboratory, and clinical features were collected every six months or at the occurrence of new clinical events. Thrombocytopenia definitions excluded other etiologies. Laboratory and clinical evaluations included thrombosis risk factors, autoantibody profiles, and treatment regimens.
Results
Thrombocytopenia occurred in 42 patients (20 %), with varying severity: mild (33 %), moderate (38 %), and severe (29 %). Severe cases primarily exhibited platelet counts below 20 × 10^9/L. Patients with thrombocytopenia demonstrated higher rates of thrombotic events, venous recurrences, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and catastrophic APS (CAPS). Renal involvement was more frequent, while inflammatory manifestations (pericarditis, pleuritis, and arthralgia) were less common. Patients with thrombocytopenia showed higher frequency of anti-β2 glycoprotein I antibodies IgG positivity and leukopenia. Therapeutic interventions included increased use of steroids, intravenous immunoglobulins, mycophenolate, and rituximab. Thrombocytopenia was more prevalent in systemic APS diagnoses (21 % vs. 3 %).
Conclusion
Thrombocytopenia in APS patients, particularly in severe cases, correlates with heightened thrombotic risk and systemic manifestations. These findings highlight the importance of customized strategies that balance thrombosis prevention with bleeding risk, especially in complex cases.
背景:抗磷脂综合征(APS)是一种与血栓形成和妊娠发病率相关的多方面自身免疫性疾病。血小板减少症是APS的一种常见表现,由于其与血栓和出血风险的双重关联,提出了独特的临床挑战。本研究调查了大量抗磷脂抗体(aPL)阳性患者中血小板减少症的发生率、特征和预测因素及其与其他临床表现的关系。方法对2014 - 2024年意大利都灵San Giovanni Bosco和San Luigi Gonzaga医院211例apl阳性患者进行多中心回顾性队列研究。每六个月或在发生新的临床事件时收集人口统计学、实验室和临床特征的数据。血小板减少的定义排除了其他病因。实验室和临床评估包括血栓危险因素、自身抗体谱和治疗方案。结果42例(20%)患者发生血小板减少症,严重程度不同:轻度(33%)、中度(38%)和重度(29%)。重症患者主要表现为血小板计数低于20 × 10^9/L。血小板减少患者表现出更高的血栓事件、静脉复发、深静脉血栓形成、肺栓塞和灾难性APS (CAPS)的发生率。肾脏受累更为常见,而炎症表现(心包炎、胸膜炎和关节痛)较少见。血小板减少患者抗β2糖蛋白I抗体IgG阳性和白细胞减少的频率较高。治疗干预包括增加类固醇、静脉注射免疫球蛋白、霉酚酸酯和利妥昔单抗的使用。血小板减少症在全身性APS诊断中更为普遍(21%对3%)。结论血小板减少症患者,尤其是重症患者,与血栓形成风险和全身性表现升高相关。这些发现强调了定制策略的重要性,以平衡血栓预防和出血风险,特别是在复杂的情况下。
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Pub Date : 2025-11-18DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2025.109543
Stian Ingemann-Molden , Christina Krogner Caspersen , Nanna Rolving , Anette Arbjerg Højen , Frederikus A. Klok , Erik Lerkevang Grove , Jane Andreasen
<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Patients who survive a pulmonary embolism (PE) often suffer several negative long-term physical and mental consequences, limiting their ability to stay physically- and socially active ultimately deteriorating their quality of life. Patients with PE therefore need evidence-based rehabilitation, targeting what is important to each individual patient. Valid and reliable patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are crucial to help clinicians plan and track rehabilitation outcomes in a reliable manner.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>A systematic review to generate an overview over psychometric properties (reliability, validity, responsiveness, floor/ceiling effect and accessibility) of 34 PROMs used to assess PE, identified in a previous review by the research group.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A literature search was performed in PUBMED, CINAHL and EMBASE from inception to September 2024 and included psychometric studies of 34 specific PROMs. The evidence for each psychometric property was evaluated according to the COSMIN criteria for good measurement properties and graded according to the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach for systematic reviews. Methodological quality was assessed using the COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist for PROMs.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The literature search yielded 3.801 records after removal of duplicates; 3.778 records were excluded based on title and abstract and further 10 articles were excluded during full-text reading leaving 13 articles evaluating the psychometric properties of PROMs. The Pulmonary Embolism Quality of life Questionnaire (PEmb-QoL) was assessed in 10 studies, showing very good internal consistency, reliability, criterion validity, construct validity, responsiveness and floor/ceiling effects. Structural validity for the PEmb-QoL was considered inadequate. One study found moderate evidence for the EQ-5D-5l showing adequate convergent construct validity. EQ-5D-5L also showed very good divergent construct validity, as well as good floor/ceiling effects and acceptability but inadequate structural validity. Low evidence for Perception of anticoagulation treatment questionnaire (PACT-Q) showed very good construct validity and internal consistency as well as adequate structural validity. Structural validity for the PACT-Q was acceptable, while content validity was doubtful and poor floor/ceiling effects. Finally moderate to high evidence for the Post-VTE functional status scale (PVFS) showing very good construct validity but inadequate structural validity and doubtful content validity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Some aspects of psychometric properties has been assessed in four out of the 34 PROMs used to assess patients with PE. Future studies should strive towards assessing all psychometric properties of PROMs used both clinically and in research.</div></div><div><h3>Implications</h3><div>The r
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Pub Date : 2025-11-17DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2025.109542
Bernhard Nagler , Sabrina Thurner , Peter Schellongowski , Oliver Robak , Alexander Hermann , Thomas Staudinger , Nina Buchtele
Background
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an important intervention for severe respiratory failure, yet coagulation abnormalities and circuit thrombosis remain significant challenges. Circuit exchanges are frequently performed to restore oxygenator function and mitigate ECMO-related coagulopathies, but optimal criteria for their indication remain unclear.
Methods
This retrospective analysis included adult patients with coronavirus disease 2019 associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving venovenous (VV) ECMO at a tertiary hospital between January 2020 and April 2023. The primary endpoint was the change in d-dimer level on the third day after a circuit exchange compared to the last value before the circuit exchange. Secondary analyses included parameters such as fibrinogen, platelet count, LDH, post‑oxygenator pO2 and transmembrane pressure. Statistical comparisons were made using Wilcoxon-signed-rank tests and linear mixed models.
Results
Among 48 patients, 37 (77.1 %) underwent at least one coagulation-related circuit exchange, totalling 96 exchanges. D-dimer levels significantly decreased from 19 μg/ml (IQR 11–25) before exchange to 4 μg/ml (IQR 2–7) after exchange (p < 0.001). Platelet counts increased significantly (p = 0.024), while LDH levels decreased (p = 0.001). No significant changes were observed in fibrinogen levels. A sharp increase in d-dimer prior to exchange correlated with subsequent decreases post-exchange (R = −0.66, p < 0.001).
Conclusions
ECMO circuit exchanges are associated with significant improvements in coagulation parameters, particularly d-dimer reduction, suggesting that d-dimer trends may serve as a key indicator for elective circuit replacement. Future prospective studies should refine exchange criteria to optimize patient outcomes while minimizing unnecessary interventions.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-15DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2025.109540
Francesco Baratta , Nicholas Cocomello , Guido Carpino , Alessandra Colantoni , Vittoria Cammisotto , Simona Bartimoccia , Valentina Castellani , Diletta Overi , Pierleone Lucatelli , Evaristo Ettorre , Roberto Carnevale , Pasquale Pignatelli , Daniele Pastori , Maria Del Ben , Eugenio Gaudio , Giovambattista Desideri , Francesco Violi
Background and aims
Experimental study demonstrated that platelet cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) activation is implicated in the pathogenesis of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatosis liver disease (MASLD). However, the relationship between COX-1 activation and MASLD severity is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate platelet COX-1 activation in patients with MASLD.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study involving patients with biopsy-proven MASLD. Serum Thromboxane B2 (TxB2) levels was measured as a biomarker of ex vivo COX-1 activation potential and plasma sP-selectin as in vivo marker of platelet activation. Oxidative stress biomarkers included serum NOX2-derived peptide (sNOX2-dp) and hydrogen peroxide breakdown activity (HBA).
Results
TxB2 serum levels increased progressively from MASLD simple steatosis (MASLD-SS) to steatohepatitis (MASH) (p = 0.017) and cirrhosis (p = 0.012). Serum TxB2 (rS = 0.467, p < 0.001) and sNOX2-dp (rS = 0.476, p < 0.001) levels were positively correlated with fibrosis stage and inversely correlated with HBA (rS = −0.506, p < 0.001). In addition, serum TxB2 correlated with sP-selectin (rS = 0.428, p < 0.001). Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that TxB2 associated with liver fibrosis stage (p = 0.007) and sNOX2-dp (p = 0.018).
Conclusions
This study provides evidence of platelet TxB2 overproduction, which increases progressively from MASLD-SS to MASH and cirrhosis and is significantly associated with the degree of liver fibrosis. These findings support the hypothesis that platelet COX-1 activation is involved in the pathogenesis of MASLD.
背景与目的实验研究表明,血小板环氧化酶-1 (COX-1)活化参与代谢功能障碍相关脂肪变性肝病(MASLD)的发病机制。然而,COX-1激活与MASLD严重程度之间的关系尚不清楚。本研究旨在探讨血小板COX-1在MASLD患者中的活化情况。方法:这是一项横断面研究,涉及活检证实的MASLD患者。测定血清血栓素B2 (TxB2)水平,作为体外COX-1激活电位的生物标志物;测定血浆sp -选择素水平,作为血小板激活的体内标志物。氧化应激生物标志物包括血清nox2衍生肽(sNOX2-dp)和过氧化氢分解活性(HBA)。结果stxb2血清水平从MASLD单纯性脂肪变性(MASLD- ss)逐渐升高到脂肪性肝炎(MASH) (p = 0.017)和肝硬化(p = 0.012)。血清TxB2 (rS = 0.467, p < 0.001)和sNOX2-dp (rS = 0.476, p < 0.001)水平与纤维化分期呈正相关,与HBA呈负相关(rS = - 0.506, p < 0.001)。此外,血清TxB2与sp -选择素相关(rS = 0.428, p < 0.001)。多元线性回归分析显示,TxB2与肝纤维化分期(p = 0.007)、sNOX2-dp (p = 0.018)相关。结论:本研究提供了血小板TxB2过度产生的证据,从MASLD-SS到MASH和肝硬化逐渐增加,并与肝纤维化程度显著相关。这些发现支持了血小板COX-1激活参与MASLD发病机制的假设。
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Pub Date : 2025-11-14DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2025.109541
Chaja N. Klein , Freek van Gorp , Matthieu C.J. Bosman , Frederikus A. Klok , Lenneke E.M. Haas
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Pub Date : 2025-11-10DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2025.109536
Yi Liu , Weili Zhao , Qingqing Huang , Xiaohong Wan , Zongfang Ren , Jinxi Yue , Jin Yang , Chen Han , Bangting Zhang , Haoling Zhang , Wangzheqi Zhang , Jingjing Zhang
Objectives
This study aims to investigate the pathological mechanisms, clinical features, and prognostic differences between thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-like syndrome (TTP-like syndrome) and sepsis-induced coagulopathy (SIC) in patients experiencing septic shock. The findings will provide a basis for subtype-guided diagnosis and treatment of coagulation disorders.
Methods
In this single-center retrospective cohort, 250 septic shock patients were divided into TTP-like syndrome (n = 101), SIC (n = 113), and control (n = 36) groups. Platelet count, vWF, FM, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores, and 28-day mortality were analyzed to compare coagulation phenotypes and outcomes.
Results
The TTP-like syndrome group was characterized by thrombocytopenia, with a median platelet (PLT) decline rate of 49.10 %. This group also exhibited markedly elevated vWF antigen levels, averaging 334.66 ± 80.04 %. Additionally, all patients in this group presented with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) at a rate of 100 %. In contrast, the SIC group demonstrated more severe platelet consumption, with a median PLT of 42 × 109/L, elevated fibrinogen degradation product (FM) levels (median 9.22 μg/mL), and a significantly higher 28-day mortality rate (35.40 % vs. 11.88 % in the TTP-like group). The patterns of organ injury varied between the two groups; the SIC group displayed more pronounced liver (SOFA 1.43 ± 1.08) and renal (SOFA 1.41 ± 1.47) involvement, while the TTP-like syndrome group predominantly exhibited circulatory (SOFA 2.46 ± 1.45) and respiratory (SOFA 2.53 ± 0.76) dysfunction. vWF and FM had some predictive value for 28-day mortality, with area under the curve values of 0.59 and 0.60, respectively.
Conclusion
TTP-like syndrome and SIC represent heterogeneous coagulation phenotypes in septic shock, with differences in biomarkers, organ injury, and prognosis. A vWF- and FM-guided subtype classification may improve individualized treatment strategies and prognostic management.
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