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ArticleJCO global oncology2024

Trends in Anticoagulant Utilization and Clinical Outcomes for Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: A Multicenter Cohort Study in Thailand's Upper-Middle-Income Country Setting.

Kirati Kengkla, Surakit Nathisuwan, Warunsuda Sripakdee, Pirun Saelue, Kwanruethai Sengnoo, Aumkhae Sookprasert, Suphat Subongkot

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Article in JCO global oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Kirati KengklaDivision of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0001-6726-5706
Surakit NathisuwanClinical Pharmacy Division, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-4828-4412
Warunsuda SripakdeeDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand.
Pirun SaelueHematology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-3900-460X
Kwanruethai SengnooFaculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand.
Aumkhae SookprasertMedical Oncology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Suphat SubongkotDivision of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-0013-2252
Khon Kaen University · THPrince of Songkla University · THMahidol University · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo evaluate anticoagulant trends and clinical outcomes in the management of cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) within Thailand, an upper-middle-income country (UMIC).

methodsThis multicenter retrospective cohort study included adult patients with cancer diagnosed with venous thromboembolism (VTE) hospitalized in Thailand from 2017 to 2021. Anticoagulants were classified as low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and warfarin. Prescription trends were assessed, and patients were followed for 1 year, or until 2022 to evaluate outcomes. The primary effectiveness outcome was recurrent VTE, whereas the primary safety outcome was major bleeding. Secondary outcomes included net clinical benefit and all-cause mortality. Treatment effects were examined using inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) Cox proportional hazards models.

resultsAmong 1,611 patients (61.3% female; mean age, 58.8 years; standard deviation, 13.1 years), 86% received LMWH, 10% warfarin, and 4% DOACs. In the study cohort, LMWH prescriptions remained consistent, warfarin use declined, and DOAC prescriptions notably increased. In IPTW analysis, DOACs showed comparable rates of VTE recurrence (weighted hazard ratio [HR], 0.77 [95% CI, 0.22 to 2.70];

conclusionLMWH remains the primary treatment for CAT, in line with current guidelines. The study highlights the challenges faced in these settings with the continuous use of warfarin. The comparable efficacy and safety of DOACs with LMWH suggest a potential shift in CAT management within UMICs.

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NeoplasmsThrombosisVenous ThromboembolismAdultAgedAnticoagulantsFemaleHemorrhageHeparin, Low-Molecular-WeightHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesThailandWarfarinAnticoagulantsHeparin, Low-Molecular-WeightWarfarin

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PMID38422463
PMCPMC10914243
OpenAlexW4392303969

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