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Filter by:Anticoagulation remains an important issue in the setting of hemodialysis, and up till now there are some major points on which further research is needed. First, it is important to have a portfolio of the performance of different commercially available dialyzers with respect to fiber clotting. Second, to better estimate the impact of clotting on the overall dialysis performance, clotting kinetics during dialysis should be understood. The aim of the present project is therefore to quantify the performance of the FX CorAL dialyzer (Fresenius Medical Care, Germany) in settings with reduced anticoagulation, and compare different performance outcomes (percent open fibers, solute removal rates) to those of other commercially available dialyzers. The different outcomes are related to the dialyzer extraction ratio and reduction ratio of small and middle molecules and albumin, the visual scoring of the dialyzer post dialysis, and the anticoagulation properties as assessed by fiber blocking in the dialyzer. Performance parameters at different time steps will allow to better understand clotting kinetics during dialysis.
Different cross-over studies have been performed investigating dialyzer fiber patency in different dialysis setups. Herewith, post dialysis micro computed tomography (CT) images of the dialyzer were compared. For the best interpretation of such results, one should have an idea about the intrapatient variability. There is also no clue about the impact of long distance transportation and long cold storage on the reproducibility of the micro CT images. Another bottle neck is that, up till now, no biochemical parameter or test has been found associated with the outcome of dialyzer fiber patency post dialysis. The present study therefore aims at determining the intrapatient variability and the impact on the micro CT results of long distance transportation and long cold storage of the dialyzers. Also, whole blood thrombin generation tests are performed to look for associations with the micro CT results.
The goal of this prospective, multicenter, cluster randomized controlled trial is to assess the effectiveness of a shared decision-making tool, "I-Anticoagulation", for anticoagulation management in AF patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: - whether "I-Anticoagulation" could help improve the rational use of anticoagulants in AF patients; - whether "I-Anticoagulation" could help increase the adherence and satisfaction of AF patients receiving anticoagulants. The anticoagulation therapy of AF patients will be determined by clinicians with the use of "I-Anticoagulation", and AF patients will be managed using "I-Anticoagulation" during their anticoagulation therapy. Researchers will compare the outcomes with the control group, in which patients with AF will receive standard care.
This study aims to develop and validate an index measurement tool to assess the patient's self-care self-efficacy in managing oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC). The index measure (i.e., SCSE-OAC) will be tested for its cross-cultural validity and reliability for the English and Italian-speaking population. For these reasons, a multi-phase and mixed-method observational and cross-sectional study design will be conducted.
The primary aim of this study is to describe and develop a cross-sectional profile of the level of the main health determinants in the Italian anticoagulated population (disease knowledge; self-efficacy; health literacy; quality of life). Indeed, evaluate how socio-demographic and clinical data may affect the same relations. Furthermore, the secondary aim is to describe relationships between health determinants and anticoagulation control (i.e., Time in Therapeutic Range, TTR%, or absence of clinical complications). To evaluate the impact of socio-demographic and clinical data on the relationship between health determinants and anticoagulation control.
In this study, the investigators evaluated the association between various measures of adiposity [BMI and waist circumference (WC)] and clinical outcomes in Asian patients with AF who were prescribed OAC, using a nationwide population based cohort.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is characterized by a hypercoagulable state, sometimes difficult to be managed with heparin. Bivalirudin, a member of the direct thrombin inhibitor drug class, offers potential advantages compared to heparin, including to its ability to exert its effect by directly attaching to and inhibiting freely circulating and fibrin-bound thrombin. Investigators have therefore designed this pilot open-label randomized controlled trial to assess if a off-label infusion of bivalirudin may reduce thrombosis, mortality, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) length of stay and increase ventilator free days of patients admitted in ICU for acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19, as compared to first-line treatment with heparin.
Single-institution uncontrolled open-label trial.
Scientific advances are constantly leading to better treatments. However, it is quite challenging for healthcare systems, including VA, to ask very busy providers to change the way they practice. The MIDAS QUERI program will help providers improve the way they treat VA patients for three common conditions, using specific strategies to ensure the reliable delivery of these treatments. The first project will focus on reducing potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use using the VIONE practice, developed in VA. The second project will focus on better use of drugs called direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for patients with a history of severe blood clots or an abnormal heart rhythm. The third project will focus on increasing the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia as the first-line treatment for insomnia instead of sleep medications. The investigators will test two implementation approaches to improve medication use within these topics.
A prospective, multicenter, 1:1 randomized, investigator initiated study. Goal of this study is to examine the safety of uninterrupted periprocedural NOAC use.