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Long-Term Thrombotic Events in Patients with Myocardial Infarction: Proteomic Analysis of Platelets and Plasma
A S Anisimova1, G I Rusakovich2, E V Maryukhnich1
1Russian University of Medicine; Davydovsky Municipal Clinical Hospital.
Insights
Researchers identified specific platelet proteins linked to a higher risk of thrombotic complications in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients undergoing dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). These findings may help predict and prevent future cardiovascular events.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Hematology
- Proteomics
Background:
- Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is crucial for managing acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
- Identifying patients at high risk for thrombotic complications during DAPT is essential for personalized treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine factors associated with an increased risk of thrombotic complications in AMI patients on DAPT.
- To investigate the role of hemostasis parameters and proteomic profiles in predicting these complications.
Main Methods:
- A prospective clinical study involving 98 AMI patients.
- Assessment of hemostasis parameters and quantification of plasma and platelet proteome before and after DAPT.
- 12-month follow-up for thrombotic complications and statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant differences in protein concentrations were observed between patients with and without thrombotic complications.
- Platelet proteins including von Willebrand factor, complement component C8 β-chain, and cation-independent mannose-6 phosphate receptor were associated with increased long-term thrombotic risk.
Conclusions:
- Specific protein concentrations in AMI patients on DAPT are linked to an elevated risk of thrombotic complications.
- Further validation through randomized prospective studies is recommended before clinical implementation.
Abstract:
Aim To determine factors associated with an increased risk of thrombotic complications during antiplatelet therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) based on a study of the parameters of hemostasis functional activity, as well as the proteomic composition of blood plasma and platelets.Material and methods A single-center prospective clinical study assessed hemostasis parameters and quantified the plasma and platelet proteome before and after dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in 98 AMI patients. Clinical data on thrombotic complications that occurred during the follow-up period were collected for 12 months after the inclusion into the study. A statistical analysis of the collected data was performed, and the proteins were identified whose concentrations were associated with an increased risk of late thrombotic complications.Results The comparative analysis of patient groups with and without thrombotic complications revealed statistically significant differences in the concentrations of several proteins. The univariate regression analysis identified proteins associated with an increased risk of thrombotic complications in the long term. Statistically significant factors with a 95% confidence interval different from 0 were the concentrations of platelet proteins, including von Willebrand factor, complement component C8 β-chain, and cation-independent mannose-6 phosphate receptor.Conclusion The study identified proteins whose concentrations were associated with an increased risk of thrombotic complications in AMI patients taking DAPT. Before implementing these findings in clinical practice, a randomized prospective study should be performed for validation of the study results.
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