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ReviewKidney diseases (Basel, Switzerland)

Comparison of Anticoagulant Effects of Nafamostat Mesilate and Heparin in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy for Patients with High Bleeding Risk: A Meta-Analysis Systemic Review.

Wei Wang, Jiagui Zhao, Xuechao Zhang, Le Wang, Xinyue Zhang, Zonghao Zhang, Shuyuan Qian

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Review in Kidney diseases (Basel, Switzerland). The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Wei WangDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Southeast University, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Jiagui ZhaoDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Southeast University, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Xuechao ZhangDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Southeast University, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Le WangDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Southeast University, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Xinyue ZhangDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Southeast University, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Zonghao ZhangDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Southeast University, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Shuyuan QianDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Southeast University, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of nafamostat versus heparin on anticoagulation efficacy, filter lifespan, bleeding, and other adverse events in patients with high bleeding risk undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Methods: Computerized retrieval was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases for relevant English or Chinese studies published since their establishment until June 22, 2025. Thirteen studies comparing nafamostat with heparin for patients with high bleeding risk during CRRT were included. Two researchers independently performed literature screening, data extraction, and evaluation of literature quality. Meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 18 software. Results: A total of 2 randomized controlled trials and 11 observational studies were included, involving 1,383 patients with high bleeding risk. The meta-analysis results showed that nafamostat significantly reduced the risk of bleeding compared to heparin (relative risk [RR] = 0.38, 95% confidence interval [CI]: [0.20, 0.74], Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that in patients with a high risk of bleeding who receive CRRT, (NM has similar anticoagulant efficacy to heparin and can effectively maintain the patency of the extracorporeal circulation tubing. Moreover, NM significantly reduces the risk of bleeding. Therefore, for CRRT patients with a high risk of bleeding, it is recommended to prioritize the use of nafamostat as the first-line anticoagulation regimen.

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Continuous renal replacement therapyFilter lifespanHeparinMeta-analysisNafamostat mesilate

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PMCPMC13019160

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