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Observational studyInternational urology and nephrology2018

Significant association of anti-platelet factor 4/heparin antibody with cardiovascular disease in hemodialysis patients: a longitudinal 7-year study.

Chi-Chu Liu, Li-Ping Chou, Tsang-Shan Chen, Chien-An Chen, Yueh-Feng Tsai

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Observational study in International urology and nephrology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Chi-Chu LiuDepartment of Anesthesia, Tainan Sinlau Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan.
Li-Ping ChouDepartment of Health Care Administration, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan.
Tsang-Shan ChenDepartment of Neurology, Tainan Sinlau Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan.
Chien-An ChenDepartment of Health Care Administration, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan. chen.chouml@msa.hinet.net.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1793-6377
Yueh-Feng TsaiDepartment of Nephrology, Tainan Sinlau Hospital, No. 57, 1 Sec., Dongmen Rd, Tainan, Taiwan.
Sin-Lau Christian Hospital · TW

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Abstract

backgroundHemodialysis patients have a high incidence of anti-platelet factor 4/heparin antibody (PF4-H Ab) and are at a high risk of cardiovascular disease. This study determines the association between PF4-H Ab and cardiovascular events including coronary artery disease (CAD), ischemic stroke (IS), and native arteriovenous fistula thrombosis (AVFT), in a longitudinal 7-year follow-up. PATIENTS AND

methods84 hemodialysis patients were enrolled. Data collection included chart reviews and assessments of laboratory records. PF4-H Ab was evaluated by ELISA and a titer ≥ 0.4 was defined to have PF4-H Ab.

results30 patients were PF4-H Ab positive, 30 patients had CAD, 29 patients had IS, and 43 patients had AVFT. In Cox proportional hazard regression analysis, PF4-H Ab (HR 2.72, p = 0.01) was a significant risk factor for CAD. Age (HR 1.06, p = 0.003), PF4-H Ab (HR 4.53, p < 0.001), 7-year averaged serum phosphate levels (HR 0.53, p = 0.012), and 7-year averaged blood platelet count (HR 1.01, p = 0.029) were risk factors for IS. Age (HR 1.03, p = 0.047), PF4-H Ab (HR 3.57, p < 0.001), and 7-year averaged serum triglyceride levels (HR 1.01, p = 0.005) were risk factors for AVFT. In PF4-H Ab-positive groups, thrombocytopenia was not associated with CAD, IS, and AVFT by Fisher's test analysis.

conclusionThis study reveals that PF4-H Ab is a risk factor for developing CAD, IS, and AVFT among hemodialysis patients.

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AgedAge FactorsAntibodiesArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBrain IschemiaCardiovascular DiseasesCoronary Artery DiseaseFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedPhosphatesPlatelet CountPlatelet Factor 4Renal DialysisAntibodiesPhosphatesPlatelet Factor 4TriglyceridesAnti-PF4/heparin antibodyArteriovenous fistula thrombosisCoronary artery diseaseIschemic stroke

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