Congruent identification of imbalanced fibrinolysis by 2 distinct clot lysis time assays.

Background: A plasma-based clot lysis time (CLT) assay is an established research test to assess plasma fibrinolytic potential, with application in hyperfibrinolytic or hypofibrinolytic conditions. Interprotocol variations make comparisons between laboratories challenging. The aim of this study was to compare the results of 2 different CLT assays performed by 2 distinct research laboratories by using their own protocol.

Clinically relevant increases in the international normalized ratio and model of end-stage liver disease score by therapeutic doses of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with cirrhosis.

Background: Patients with cirrhosis are increasingly using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in therapeutic doses for the treatment of portal vein thrombosis or for concomitant atrial fibrillation. DOACs may affect routine diagnostic tests of coagulation including the international normalized ratio (INR). The INR is a part of the model of end-stage liver disease (MELD) score, a validated score that predicts the mortality risk in patients with cirrhosis and is used to prioritize patients for liver transplantation.

Efficacy of pro- and anticoagulant strategies in plasma of patients undergoing hepatobiliary surgery.

Background: In vitro efficacy of pro- and antihemostatic drugs is profoundly different in patients with compensated cirrhosis and in those who have cirrhosis and are critically ill.

Objectives: Here we assessed the efficacy of pro- and anticoagulant drugs in plasma of patients undergoing hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, which is associated with unique hemostatic changes.

Methods: We performed in vitro analyses on blood samples of 60 patients undergoing HPB surgery and liver transplantation: 20 orthotopic liver transplantations, 20 partial hepatectomies, and 20 pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomies.

Haemostatic Profiles are Similar across All Aetiologies of Cirrhosis.

Background And Aim:  Patients with cirrhosis may acquire profound changes in haemostasis. Although haemostatic changes in cirrhosis have been extensively studied, most studies were performed in groups of patients with mixed aetiology. As thrombotic events appear more common in some aetiologies of disease, notably non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cholestatic disease, we hypothesized that haemostatic changes might be different across aetiologies.

Elevated Plasma Levels of Cell-Free DNA During Liver Transplantation Are Associated With Activation of Coagulation.

Patients undergoing liver transplantation have complex changes in their hemostatic system, and the net effect of these changes appears to be a "rebalanced" hemostatic profile. Recently, a process called NETosis in which a neutrophil expels DNA and proteins that form a weblike structure, has been described as a mechanism of pathogen entrapment. Increasing evidence suggests a pivotal role for neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) and their main component, cell-free DNA (cfDNA), in activation of coagulation.

Plasma From Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation Is Resistant to Anticoagulant Activity of Soluble Thrombomodulin.

Recombinant human soluble thrombomodulin (ART-123) is an anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory agent clinically used for treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation. Preclinical studies have shown that ART-123 reduces hepatic ischemia/reperfusion. Although ART-123 may therefore have clinical benefit in orthotopic liver transplantation, the substantial alterations in the hemostatic system may complicate its use in this setting.

Clinical usefulness of the SAMe-TT2R2 score: A systematic review and simulation meta-analysis.

Background: Vitamin K antagonist (VKA) therapy is safer and more effective when patients have a high time within the therapeutic range and low international normalised ratio variability. The SAMe-TT2R2 score aims to identify those at risk for poor VKA control.

Objectives: To evaluate the predictive value and clinical usefulness of the SAMe-TT2R2 score to identify those at risk for poor VKA control.

Long-term renal outcome in patients with malignant hypertension: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: Malignant hypertension is frequently complicated by renal insufficiency. Although the survival of this hypertensive emergency has improved, recent data on renal outcome and its predictors are lacking. We assessed renal outcome and its predictors in patients with malignant hypertension.

Alcohol consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease among hypertensive women.

Aim: This study investigated the relation between alcohol consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among 10 530-hypertensive women from the EPIC-NL cohort.

Methods And Results: Alcohol consumption was assessed using a validated food-frequency questionnaire and participants were followed for occurrence of CVD. During 9.