How to prevent thrombotic diseases? Sergio Fusco, MD
Geriatric Division - Department of Internal Medicine Ospedale Dell'Angelo - Venice, Italy
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How to prevent thrombotic diseases? Sergio Fusco, MD Geriatric Division - Department of Internal Medicine Ospedale Dell'Angelo - Venice, Italy CONFLICT OF IN INTEREST DIS ISCLOSURE I have no potential conflict of interest to report OUTLINE
Geriatric Division - Department of Internal Medicine Ospedale Dell'Angelo - Venice, Italy
European Heart Journal (2016) 37, 3232–3245
Atherothrombosis
Heart failure.
ESC Guidelines
Thrombotic events
Eur Heart J. 2015 Dec 7;36(46):3238-49.
Aging Clin Exp Res (2017) 29:483–490
ARE GERIATRIC SYNDROMES ASSOCIATED WITH RELUCTANCE TO INITIATE ORAL ANTICOAGULATION THERAPY IN ELDERLY ADULTS ?
Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2014 ; 57(2): 197–203.
ESC Guidelines
Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis. Chest. 2016.
VKA/NOAC
Use an age-adjusted D-dimer cutoff (patient’s age in years × 10 mcg/L) for patients over age 50 years when evaluating for venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Conventional D-dimer cutoff value for VTE (500 mcg/L)
Arch Intern Med. 2013; 163:1939-1942
mean age 80 – 4 year follow up
CHA₂DS₂-VASc
≥2 High risk ≥ 3 High risk
Circulation 2013;125:2298–2307.
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research (2015)
Proposed algorithm for the management of elderly patients requiring anticoagulation
↓ Mortality rates ↓ CV events ↓ New or recurrent stroke ↑ Quality of life
Mozaffarian, Circulation 131:e29, 2015 Fleg, Circulation 128:2422, 2013 Enga KF, J Thromb Haemost 2012
activity
minimum of 20 min on three days each week. I (A)
Nelson, Circulation 116:1094, 2007
↓ Mortality rates ↓ CV events ↓ New or recurrent stroke ↑ Quality of life ↓ VTE
Asked the secret of his long life :
Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines recommendations about primary cardiovascular disease prevention for older adults
BMC Family Practice (2016) 16:104 Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease
European Heart Journal (2016) 36, 3238–3249 Mean age 66 ± 6
In patients with an unprovoked proximal DVT or PE who are stopping anticoagulant therapy and do not have a contraindication to aspirin, we suggest aspirin over no aspirin to prevent recurrent VTE
Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report. Chest 2016
CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report. Chest 2016
4.2.2. In patients with solid tumors who have additional risk factors for VTE and who are at low risk of bleeding, we suggest prophylactic dose LMWH or LDUH over no prophylaxis (Grade 2B)
Impact of proteinuria and glomerular filtration rate on risk of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation: the anticoagulation and risk factors in atrial fibrillation (ATRIA) study.
Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of
Phlebology 2011;26:107–113
contraindications for mechanical prophylaxis
Suspected or proven peripheral arterial disease Peripheral neuropathy or other causes of sensory impairment Fragile skin, dermatitis, gangrene, or recent skin graft Cardiac failure or severe edema Allergy to material or inability to fit stocking Extreme deformity to the leg, or unusual leg shape or size preventing correct fit
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Mean age 62 ± 13
Mean age 70 ± 8
N Engl J Med. 2017 Aug 27.
more major bleeding events than those assigned to aspirin alone.
than aspirin alone and resulted in more major bleeding events.
Statins and primary prevention
systematic review and meta- analysis
No OACs users OACs users Patient Preference and Adherence 2015:9 133–138
Mean age 65 ± 10
“The good physician treats the disease, the great physician treats the patient who has the disease” Sir William Osler
CHA₂DS₂-VASc
≥2 High risk ≥ 3 High risk
CHEST 2013; 143(1):179–184 J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013 Dec 10;62(23):2199-204. Mean age 76 ± 4
Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: CHEST Guideline . Chest 2016
4.2.1 In patients with cancer who have no additional risk factors for VTE, we suggest against routine prophylaxis with LMWH or LDUH (Grade 2B) and recommend against the prophylactic use of VKAs (Grade 1B) 4.2.2. In patients with solid tumors who have additional risk factors for VTE and who are at low risk of bleeding, we suggest prophylactic dose LMWH or LDUH over no prophylaxis (Grade 2B)
European Heart Journal (2015) 36, 3238–3249
Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of
Phlebology 2011;26:107–113
Suspected or proven peripheral arterial disease Peripheral neuropathy or other causes of sensory impairment Fragile skin, dermatitis, gangrene, or recent skin graft Cardiac failure or severe edema Allergy to material or inability to fit stocking Extreme deformity to the leg, or unusual leg shape or size preventing correct fit
Advantages of LMWH over UFH
Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report. Chest 2016