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ArticleJournal of thrombosis and thrombolysis2023

Independent risk factors for an increased incidence of thromboembolism after lung transplantation.

Isabelle Moneke, Ecem Deniz Ogutur, Johannes Kalbhenn, Ina Hettich, Bernward Passlick, Wolfgang Jungraithmayr, Omer Senbaklavaci

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Article in Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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8citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Isabelle MonekeDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany. isabelle.moneke@uniklinik-freiburg.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1019-5214
Ecem Deniz OguturDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
Johannes KalbhennDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Ina HettichDepartment of Pneumology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Bernward PasslickDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
Wolfgang Jungraithmayr *Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
Omer Senbaklavaci *Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
University of Freiburg · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThromboembolism (TE) after lung transplantation (LTX) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to analyze the incidence and outcome of venous and arterial thromboembolic complications and to identify independent risk factors. PATIENTS AND

methodsWe retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 221 patients who underwent LTX at our institution between 2002 and 2021. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS and GraphPad software.

results74 LTX recipients (33%) developed TE. The 30-days incidence and 12-months incidence were 12% and 23%, respectively. Nearly half of the patients (48%) developed pulmonary embolism, 10% ischemic stroke. Arterial hypertension (p = 0.006), a body mass index (BMI) > 30 (p = 0.006) and diabetes mellitus (p = 0.041) were independent predictors for TE. Moreover, a BMI of > 25 at the time of transplantation was associated with an increased risk for TE (43% vs. 32%, p = 0.035). At the time of LTX, 65% of the patients were older than 55 years. An age > 55 years also correlated with the incidence of TE (p = 0.037) and these patients had reduced overall post-transplant survival when the event occurred within the first postoperative year (59% vs. 72%, p = 0.028).

conclusionsThe incidence of TE after LTX is high, especially in lung transplant recipients with a BMI > 25 and an age > 55 years as well as cardiovascular risk factors closely associated with the metabolic syndrome. As these patients comprise a growing recipient fraction, intensified research should focus on the risks and benefits of regular screening or a prolonged TE prophylaxis in these patients. Trial registration number DKRS: 00021501.

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Lung TransplantationThromboembolismHumansIncidenceMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsLung transplantationMetabolic syndromePulmonary embolismStrokeThromboembolism

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