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ArticleThrombosis journal2022

Immune activation and inflammatory biomarkers as predictors of venous thromboembolism in lymphoma patients.

Vladimir Otasevic, Biljana Mihaljevic, Natasa Milic, Dejana Stanisavljevic, Vojin Vukovic, Kristina Tomic, Jawed Fareed, Darko Antic

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Article in Thrombosis journal, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Vladimir OtasevicLymphoma Center, Clinic for Hematology, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.
Biljana MihaljevicLymphoma Center, Clinic for Hematology, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.
Natasa MilicInstitute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Dejana StanisavljevicInstitute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Vojin VukovicLymphoma Center, Clinic for Hematology, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.
Kristina TomicLymphoma Center, Clinic for Hematology, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.
Jawed FareedLoyola University Medical Center, Maywood, USA.
Darko AnticLymphoma Center, Clinic for Hematology, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia. darko.antic1510976@gmail.com.
University of Belgrade · RSLoyola University Medical Center · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLymphomas are characterized by elevated synthesis of inflammatory soluble mediators that could trigger the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, data on the relationship between specific immune dysregulation and VTE occurrence in patients with lymphoma are scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the association between inflammatory markers and the risk of VTE development in patients with lymphoma.

methodsThe erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), total protein (TP), and albumin were assessed in 706 patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed lymphoma. Data were collected for all VTE events, while the diagnosis of VTE was established objectively based on radiographic studies. ROC (receiver operating characteristic) curve analysis was performed to define the optimal cutoff values for predicting VTE.

resultsThe majority of patients was diagnosed with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (58.8%) and had advanced stage disease (59.9%). Sixty-nine patients (9.8%) developed VTE. The NLR, PLR, ESR, CRP, and LDH were significantly higher in the patients with lymphoma with VTE, whereas the TP and albumin were significantly lower in those patients. Using the univariate regression analysis, the NLR, PLR, TP, albumin, LDH, and CRP were prognostic factors for VTE development. In the multivariate regression model, the NLR and CRP were independent prognostic factors for VTE development. ROC curve analysis demonstrated acceptable specificity and sensitivity of the parameters: NLR, PLR, and CRP for predicting VTE.

conclusionInflammatory dysregulation plays an important role in VTE development in patients with lymphoma. Widely accessible, simple inflammatory parameters can classify patients with lymphoma at risk of VTE development.

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AnticoagulantsBiomarkersC-reactive proteinEndothelial cellsHematologic neoplasmsImmunityInflammationLymphomaRisk factorVenous thromboembolism

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PMID35439998
PMCPMC9016935
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