ROLE OF THROMBODYNAMICS GLOBAL COAGULATION TEST IN IMPROVING TREATMENT RESULTS IN PATIENTS WITH CORONAVIRUS INFECTION

A Krylov1, T Khorobrykh1, A Petrovskaya1

  • 1First Moscow State Medical University I.M. Sechenov (Sechenov University), Russian Federation.

Insights

The thrombodynamics test, a global coagulation assay, improved COVID-19 patient outcomes by enabling timely correction of hypercoagulability. This led to faster symptom recovery, reduced disease severity, and fewer deaths compared to standard tests.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Hematology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with significant hemostatic system disturbances, including hypercoagulability.
  • Effective monitoring and correction of the hemostatic system are crucial for improving treatment outcomes in COVID-19 patients.
  • Traditional local coagulation tests (LCT) may not fully capture the complex coagulation dynamics in severe infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the thrombodynamics test, a global coagulation assay, for monitoring and managing the hemostatic system in COVID-19 patients.
  • To compare the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients managed with thrombodynamics testing versus standard LCT.
  • To assess the impact of thrombodynamics-guided therapy on disease severity, recovery, and mortality.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized study involving 245 COVID-19 patients treated with low molecular weight heparins (LMWH).
  • Group 1 (177 patients) received daily LCT (APTT, PT, TT, INR, Fibrinogen, D-dimer).
  • Group 2 (128 patients) received LCT plus daily thrombodynamics testing for hemostasis assessment and correction at 1, 7, and 14 days.

Main Results:

  • Thrombodynamics testing identified hypercoagulability more frequently than LCT, leading to prompt LMWH dose adjustments in Group 2.
  • Group 2 patients showed 1.8 times higher positive clinical dynamics (faster fever/dyspnea resolution, improved SpO2), especially with severe hypoxia.
  • Group 2 had significantly fewer moderate/severe cases (1.8x less), less severe lung damage (CT-3/4: 3.2x less), 3.3x fewer deaths, and a 1.6x shorter average hospital stay, without increased hemorrhagic complications.

Conclusions:

  • The thrombodynamics test is a highly effective tool for timely assessment and correction of the hemostatic system in COVID-19 patients.
  • Early anticoagulant therapy guided by thrombodynamics testing improves clinical outcomes, reduces disease severity, and lowers mortality in SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.
  • The global coagulation test provides valuable insights into microcirculatory status and thrombotic burden, crucial for managing severe COVID-19.

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