Abstract:
:Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) management is very challenging since many adverse events can occur in ongoing patients. Inadequate anticoagulation treatment can lead to life-threatening situations like ischemic stroke or pump thrombosis. The main intention of our study was to investigate if early identification of aspirin nonresponders by using aggregometry can improve anticoagulation management, reducing the risk of pump thrombosis. METHODS:From December 2010 to May 2018, 24 patients were implanted with a HeartMate II (HMII), 6 received a HeartWare HVAD system--full support VAD (HVAD), and 22 received a HeartMate III (HMIII). All patients were maintained with a target INR of 2.0 to 3.0. When the aggregometry test revealed a normal platelet function, 100 mg of aspirin were initiated. Only aspirin nonresponders were early identified by repeating the aggregometry after 7 days of aspirin administration. In acetylsalicylic acid nonresponder patients, 75 mg of clopidogrel was used, and the patients were tested again. Ticlopidine (250 mg) was used when clopidogrel was unsuccessful. RESULTS:Four patients required modification in antiplatelet therapy. Three patients (5%), 2 HVAD and 1 HMII, suffered from pump thrombosis. One patient died as a consequence of a large intracranial hemorrhagic event following thrombolytic treatment. One patient required a pump exchange; in 1 patient, thrombolytic infusion was conducted successfully. CONCLUSION:Reported rates of pump thrombosis at 12 months for patients implanted with commonly used LVADs were 6% to 12% for axial-flow pumps and 8% with centrifugal-flow devices. In our series, the reported 5% overall incidence of pump thrombosis encourages the routine use of an aggregometry test for early identification of aspirin nonresponders.
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Transplant Procjournal_title
Transplantation proceedingsauthors
Montalto A,Comisso M,Cammardella A,Nicolò F,Gherli R,Palermo A,Pulcinelli F,Musumeci Fdoi
10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.04.099subject
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2019-11-01 00:00:00pages
2986-2990issue
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0041-1345issn
1873-2623pii
S0041-1345(19)30637-2journal_volume
51pub_type
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更新日期:2016-10-01 00:00:00
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doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2003.10.002
更新日期:2003-12-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.03.007
更新日期:2014-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.07.016
更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::There is some evidence that portal venous drainage may offer immunologic and metabolic advantages in small bowel transplantation. Isolated small bowel transplantation was performed in 14 adult patients. In all cases, the donor pancreas was transplanted into another patient. During the donor procedure, the superior mes...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2003.12.018
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.07.026
更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.04.037
更新日期:2015-06-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.04.041
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.03.029
更新日期:2008-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.08.071
更新日期:2009-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.06.013
更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0041-1345(03)00705-x
更新日期:2003-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2007.09.042
更新日期:2007-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The number of patients suffering from kidney disorders is increasing the need for kidney transplantation. Kidneys originating from living donors (LD) show substantially better results than those originating from cadaveric donors (CD). We performed 3000 kidney transplantations between November 1973 and December 2007, i...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.06.010
更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::CD44 is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein serving as a cell adhesion receptor, whose main ligand is hyaluronic acid, but also may interact with collagen, laminin, fibronectin, and osteopontin. This marker is involved in cell migration, homing, activation, metastasis, and inflammation. Tubular CD44 expression has bee...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2003.11.010
更新日期:2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::A modified immunosuppressive regimen, developed at the National Institutes of Health, has been employed in a large animal model of heterotopic cardiac xenotransplantation. Graft survival has been prolonged, but despite this, our recipients have succumbed to various surgical or nonsurgical complications. Herein, we hav...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.05.116
更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The presence of IgG antibodies in the pretransplant cross-match (XM) test results in hyperacute rejection, but IgM antibodies are inconsequential. The XM should be able to differentiate between IgG and IgM antibodies. This study evaluated 3 methods. This study was based on 500 patients for whom XM were performed betwe...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.07.045
更新日期:2008-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:This study aims to identify the causes for the incomplete donation process at a tertiary care hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A descriptive, retrospective study was performed; all potential donors reported to the Transplant Service within the period of 2005 to 2014 were included. Descriptive statistics we...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.02.021
更新日期:2016-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:We describe an observational, retrospective study that included patients who underwent a liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in our center between 2004 and 2012. METHODS:Clinical variables were recorded for donors and recipients as diagnosis and treatment, immunosuppressive therapy...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.08.020
更新日期:2015-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.07.023
更新日期:2009-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.11.011
更新日期:2019-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.12.043
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation of plasma citrulline and rejection episodes in intestinal transplantation. METHODS:From January 2007 until present, we performed citrulline assays on our small bowel patients. We investigated the correlation of these assays with the rejection statu...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.12.029
更新日期:2010-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.10.023
更新日期:2019-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.01.057
更新日期:2019-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:UNLABELLED:An open, single arm, prospective clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of basiliximab (Simulect) combined with cyclosporine microemulsion (Neoral), steroids, and azathioprine was performed in four centers in Chile, two adult and two pediatric. The 23 patients who were enrolled were followed for 12...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2003.09.098
更新日期:2003-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The criteria that define a so-called "marginal donor" kidney have been standardized since 2002. However, every transplant center must establish its own guidelines on organ acceptability. An expanded criteria donor (ECD) kidney is age at least 60 years, or 50 to 59 years with at least two of three specified comorbiditi...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.12.020
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIMS:We report a single-center experience of islet allogeneic transplantation in islet after kidney (IAK) and simultaneous islet-kidney (SIK) type 1 diabetic recipients using a steroid-free immunosuppressive regimen. METHODS:Eight patients received 12 islet infusions in 5 IAK and 3 SIK procedures. Median age was 51 ye...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.04.027
更新日期:2004-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We compared single-shot epidural analgesia (20 mL 0.125% levobupivacaine and 3 mg diamorphine) followed by regular tramadol versus morphine patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for postoperative pain following donor nephrectomy. METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated 12 patients who received single-shot epidural...
journal_title:Transplantation proceedings
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.08.116
更新日期:2011-12-01 00:00:00