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[THE TEST OF GENERATION OF THROMBIN IN DYNAMICS IN PATIENTS AFTER TRANSCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION]

O S Napalkova, V L Emanuel, M A Karpenko

    Klinicheskaia Laboratornaia Diagnostika
    |July 21, 2015
    PubMed

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    Patients with stable ischemic heart disease experience hypercoagulation within 1-3 days after transcutaneous coronary intervention, indicated by increased thrombin generation and reduced protein C activity, despite standard therapies.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Hematology
    • Biochemistry

    Context:

    • Ischemic heart disease (IHD) management often involves interventions like transcutaneous coronary intervention (TCI).
    • Assessing hemostasis and coagulation status post-TCI is crucial for understanding thrombotic risk.
    • The protein C system plays a key role in regulating anticoagulation.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate thrombin generation and protein C anticoagulant activity in patients with stable IHD after TCI.
    • To evaluate changes in hemostasis markers in the early period following myocardial revascularization.
    • To explore correlations between thrombin generation, endothelial dysfunction, and inflammatory markers.

    Summary:

    • No significant differences in thrombin generation were observed between IHD patients before TCI and healthy controls.
    • A significant increase in thrombin generation and a decrease in protein C anticoagulant activity were noted 1-3 days post-TCI.
    • Positive correlation found between endogenous thrombin potential and annexin 5 (endothelial dysfunction marker).
    • Elevated levels of C-reactive protein and fibrinogen were observed in the early post-TCI period.

    Impact:

    • The study reveals a state of hypercoagulation in IHD patients during the early phase after TCI.
    • Findings suggest that standard coagulation tests may not fully capture the prothrombotic state post-intervention.
    • Highlights the need for closer monitoring of hemostatic balance and potential adjustments in therapy for IHD patients after TCI.

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