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[Hypercoagulation aggravates renal dysfunction in patient with diabetic nephropathy].

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  • 1Department of Nephrology, First Affilliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China.

Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Xueyexue Zazhi
|January 5, 2002
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Hypercoagulation, or increased blood clotting, contributes to kidney dysfunction in patients with diabetic nephropathy. Warfarin treatment improved clotting and slowed kidney function decline in a study of diabetic patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Diabetology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a significant complication of diabetes, often associated with renal dysfunction.
  • Hypercoagulation, an increased tendency for blood to clot, is increasingly recognized as a factor in various disease states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between hypercoagulation and the progression of renal dysfunction in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
  • To assess the potential therapeutic effect of warfarin on coagulation status and renal function in this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-six patients with type II diabetes and nephrotic syndrome were categorized into high, middle, and low creatinine clearance groups.
  • Coagulation and fibrolysis parameters, alongside renal function, were evaluated.

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  • A subset of 14 patients received warfarin therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients with moderate to severe renal dysfunction exhibited higher coagulation activity compared to those with mild dysfunction.
    • Warfarin administration led to significant improvements in coagulation and fibrolysis.
    • Warfarin therapy appeared to delay the progression of renal dysfunction in patients with DN.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypercoagulation is identified as a contributing factor to renal dysfunction in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
    • Targeting hypercoagulation may be a viable strategy to manage or slow the progression of kidney disease in DN patients.