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Archivos de cardiología de México
versión On-line ISSN 1665-1731versión impresa ISSN 1405-9940
Resumen
HINOJOSA, Carlos A. et al. Incidence of thrombotic events and complications associated to inferior vena cava filters in patients with and without anticoagulation therapy. Arch. Cardiol. Méx. [online]. 2019, vol.89, n.3, pp.216-221. Epub 08-Ene-2021. ISSN 1665-1731. https://doi.org/10.24875/acm.m19000048.
Objective:
Anticoagulation is the primary management to prevent venous thromboembolism; inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) provide a mechanical prophylactic alternative when anticoagulation is contraindicated. The aim of this study was to evaluate in IVCF patients, whether the initiation of anticoagulation therapy is associated with decreased rates of recurrent thrombotic events and device-related complications.
Methods:
This was a retrospective review of patients that underwent insertion of IVCF. Subjects with IVCF were studied in two groups: those initiated on anticoagulation (A) and without anticoagulation (NA). Variables as indications for IVCF, anticoagulation, recurrence of thrombosis, complications, and reinterventions were examined.
Results:
From April 2007 to March 2014, 54 patients underwent IVCF placement; (61% of females), with mean age of 54 years (standard deviation ± 19). 28 (52%) were initiated on anticoagulation, during a mean follow-up period of 28 months, five experienced recurrent thrombosis and three were on the A group (p=0.5); when comparing patients that developed post-thrombotic syndrome, seven were in the A group and seven in the NA. Two patients with IVC rupture were in the A group (p=0.5), and the only case of IVCF migration occurred in the A group. 11 (20%) patients died from comorbidities nonrelated to the device or procedure (four in the A cohort).
Conclusions:
Patients with IVCF on anticoagulation have equivalent rates of thrombotic events and device-related complications than those patients NA.
Palabras llave : Anticoagulation; Deep venous thrombosis; Post-thrombotic syndrome; Inferior vena cava filters; Complications; Mexico.