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Nidha Shapoo1, Noella Boma1, Shobhana Chaudhari1
1Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Solid tumors increase the risk of dangerous blood clots. Understanding these coagulation disorders is key to improving patient care and treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Hematology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Coagulation disorders are significant complications in patients with solid tumors.
- Solid tumors induce a hypercoagulable state via pro-coagulant factors, endothelial activation, and inflammation.
- These disorders impact patient morbidity and mortality outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on coagulation disorders in solid tumors.
- To highlight the clinical implications of these disorders.
- To emphasize the need for optimized patient management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on coagulation disorders and solid tumors.
- Analysis of mechanisms linking solid tumors to hypercoagulability.
- Synthesis of information on clinical manifestations and management.
Main Results:
- Coagulation disorders manifest as venous thromboembolism, arterial thromboembolism, thrombotic microangiopathy, or disseminated intravascular coagulation.
- These complications negatively affect surgical interventions and treatment efficacy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy).
- Identifying high-risk patients and implementing prophylactic measures are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Coagulation disorders are a critical concern in solid tumor patients.
- Further research is needed for novel biomarkers and therapeutic agents.
- Optimized management strategies are essential for improving patient outcomes.
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