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Analysis of the Safety Profile of Commonly Used Procoagulants Using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Conclusions:Our analysis found that the rate of reports of death and MI were higher with rFVIIa than other procoagulants, while reports of ischemic stroke and intracranial hemorrhage were more common with PCCs. rFVIIa has been associated with cardiovascular before, a finding reiterated by our study. There are notable limitations of this type of analysis, including the reliance on the accurate reporting of adverse events to the FDA, possibility of duplications of reports in the FAERS database, and the importance of not conflating correlation with causation as it relates to these events. The association between rFVIIa and in...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Deloughery, E. P., Shatzel, J. J. Tags: 901. Health Services Research-Non-Malignant Conditions: Poster III Source Type: research

Endothelial Dysfunction and Platelet Activation in Major Depressive Disorder: Association with Brain Perfusion Abnormalities
Conclusions: Our data confirmed increased rates of endothelial damage and platelet activation in non-treated MDD patients. Furthermore, we found a positive association between regional brain perfusion and platelet activation. Together, our observations showed impairment of two fundamental hemostatic components, platelets and endothelial cells, in MDD patients, which may explain not only the increased risk of systemic vascular complications but also the association with the brain vasculature. These findings may allow to explore new treatments aimed at protecting the endothelium and targeting platelet activation, as a compre...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Pereira, J., Massardo, T., Saez, C. G., Olivares, N., Valenzuela, J. G., Risco, L., Veliz, J., Spuler, J., Castro, G., Falloux, E., Villa, C., Quintana, J. C., Vicentini, D., Mezzano, D. Tags: 301. Vascular Wall Biology, Endothelial Progenitor Cells, and Platelet Adhesion, Activation, and Biochemistry Source Type: research

Practice Patterns in the Use of MRI/MRA and Chronic Transfusion Therapy for Monitoring and Treatment of Stroke in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia
Conclusions: The results of the DISPLACE practice patterns survey suggested nearly universal adoption of CRCT for children with abnormal TCD and prior overt stroke across sites. The use of MRI/MRA in detecting potential cerebrovascular abnormalities in the absence of clinical neurologic symptoms and for monitoring patients on CRCT was much more variable, which likely reflects the minimal amount of guidance for the use of MRI/MRA in SCA. Notably, a number of sites were using MRI/MRA to screen pediatric patients for cerebrovascular abnormalities and to monitor patients on CRCT. The variability in responses for MRI/MRA highli...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Schlenz, A. M., Mueller, M., Phillips, S., Melvin, C., Adams, R. J., Kanter, J. Tags: 901. Health Services Research-Non-Malignant Conditions: Poster III Source Type: research

Home Based Primary Care for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Conclusion: Overall, home based primary care seems to be a promising alternative for pts with SCD. It had a significant impact on patient quality of care and may improve prescription adherence, but more data are needed to determine if it has an effect on healthcare utilization for pts with SCD.DisclosuresMoore: Ohio State University College of Medicine: Research Funding. Desai: FDA: Research Funding; Pfizer: Research Funding; University of Pittsburgh: Research Funding; Selexy/Novartis: Research Funding; NIH: Research Funding; Ironwood: Other: Adjudication Committee.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Moore, M. D., Schamess, A., Williams, N., Huang, Y., Menka, G., Desai, P. C. Tags: 901. Health Services Research-Non-Malignant Conditions: Poster III Source Type: research

Description of the First Cases with ADAMTS13 Mutations in Hungary
CONCLUSIONS:Clinical and molecular characterization of the first 5 Hungarian cases with ADAMTS13 mutations was presented. Compound heterozygous, damaging ADAMTS13 mutations with deficient plasma ADAMTS13 activity were associated with serious clinical consequences. In case of thrombotic microangiopathy in young patients with stroke, or HELLP syndrome, complete workup for ADAMTS13 activity and inhibitors is necessary, and genetic analysis should be considered. Three new ADAMTS13 mutations (c.1016_1017delCA, c.3199T>A , c.2839C>T) were identified and shown to be associated with decreased plasma ADAMTS13 activity.Disclos...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Reti, M., Sinkovits, G., Cseprekal, O., Csuka, D., Szilagyi, A., Farkas, Z., Klucsik, Z., Szederjesi, A., Wagner, L., Reusz, G., Kremer Hovinga, J. A., Rigo, J., Masszi, T., Prohaszka, Z. Tags: 311. Disorders of Platelet Number or Function Source Type: research

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Oman; Manifestations and Outcome. Retrospective Study
Conclusion:This is the first study that demonstrates the demographic, clinical and survival rate of TTP patients in Oman, and provides a general picture of the TTP patients in our countryDisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Al Hashmi, K. N., Al Dowaiki, S. Tags: 311. Disorders of Platelet Number or Function Source Type: research

Stroke in a Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia Case
Conclusion: Stroke in the immune thrombocytopenic clinic is a rare but hard to manage condition. Although its mechanism not understand well, the clinician should be identify and manage it carefully.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Leblebisatan, G., Cil, M., Sasmaz, H. I., Kilinc, Y., Soyupak, S. Tags: 311. Disorders of Platelet Number or Function Source Type: research

Oxidative Modified Fibrinogen in Cardiovascular Diseases
ConclusionsThe results show that the degree of impairment of fibrinogen functions in the cardiovascular diseases is related to the level of oxidative stress. Characterization of oxidative fibrinogen modification and its precise meaning to the function of fibrinogen in hemostasis appears to be extremely helpful to better understanding of thrombotic/bleeding complications linked with various cardiovascular diseases.AcknowledgementsThis work was supported by the Ministry of Health, Czech Republic, no. 00023736, by the Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic no. P205/12/G118 and NV18-08-00149, by ERDF OPPK CZ.2.16/3.1.00/24001 and...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Štikarova, J., Suttnar, J., Sovova, Z., Ceznerova, E., Novak, J., Louzil, J., Kotlin, R., Roselova, P., Kaufmanova, J., Chrastinova, L., Hlavackova, A., Majek, P., Kucerka, O., Hajsl, M., Maly, M., Dyr, J. E. Tags: 321. Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolytic Factors Source Type: research

Treatment Failure in Patients Receiving Direct Oral Anticoagulants: Clinical Management and Outcomes from a Single-Center Review of 59 Consecutive Patients
In this study, we sought to characterise DOAC treatment failures in our institution, and to rationalise the subsequent anticoagulation strategies in this setting. All VTE patients starting a DOAC at our centre are followed in a consultant-led clinic. Cases of suspected treatment failure are also referred from other specialities and primary care. Between September 2014 and May 2018, we identified 59 consecutive patients (male/female: 34/25) in whom a DOAC treatment failure was diagnosed, including non-resolution of the presenting complaint, and recurrence of or a new thrombotic event. Patient mean age at DOAC initiation was...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: McIlroy, G., Smith, N., Lokare, A., Beale, K., Kartsios, C. Tags: 332. Antithrombotic Therapy Source Type: research

Characterizing a Population with Severe Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease Using U.S. Real-World Evidence
ConclusionsBased on this contemporary real-world evidence from the U.S. setting, a substantial proportion of patients with SCD experience a diverse set of severely debilitating complications of the disease, as well as other co-morbidities associated with the disease. The high rate of comorbidities across all age groups and overrepresentation of patients younger than 30 years of age (relative to age distribution of general U.S. population) indicate that patients with SCD still experience significant morbidity and early mortality with current standard medical care. Given the notable heterogeneity of the clinical manifestatio...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Paramore, C., Kong, A., Minegishi, S., Shi, W. Tags: 903. Outcomes Research-Non-Malignant Hematology: Poster III Source Type: research

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: A Population-Based Longitudinal Analysis of Three Cohorts
ConclusionWe present evidence describing the prevalence of T2DM in patients with SCD both in a commercially-insured population and from an institution-based clinical cohort. These findings were similar to a general African American population with an increasing trend in T2DM over recent years. These trends support the routine screening for T2DM in patients with SCD, especially those of older age and with presence of comorbid hypertension and/or dyslipidemia.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Zhou, J., Han, J., Nutescu, E. A., Galanter, W., Walton, S. M., Gordeuk, V. R., Saraf, S. L., Srisuwananukorn, A., Calip, G. S. Tags: 903. Outcomes Research-Non-Malignant Hematology: Poster III Source Type: research

Predictors of Adverse Outcome in Sickle Cell Disease Patients from Oman
Conclusion: Multi-organ failure was mostly associated with the terminal events relating to mortality. Although sepsis played a major role as a cause of death in association with multiorgan failure, low hemoglobin, and low platelet counts with increased WBC counts along with elevated LDH and CRP played a significant role in the terminal event in this cohort of SCD patients.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Alkindi, S., AlJadidi, S., Al Adawi, S., Pathare, A. Tags: 113. Hemoglobinopathies, Excluding Thalassemia-Basic and Translational Science Source Type: research

Comparison between Automated Erythrocytopharesis (AECP) and Manual Exchange Transfusion (M-Ex)) in Reducing Hb-S and in Recovery of Acute Chest Syndrome and Other Acute Presentations of Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Conclusions:Erythrocytopharesis (Automated RBC exchange) is effective, quick and safe procedure that is life saving for many patients with ACS and is associated with less difficulties and complications if compared with the manual exchange. Because SCA is a national problem in Saudi Arabia and acute chest syndrome and other acute major complications comprehensively kill SCD patients, Automated Erythocytopharesis should be available nation-wide like dialysis machines at all large hospitals in all cities and should be distributed according to the prevalence of SCA in the area or location.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Ahmed, S. Y., Saleh, S. M., Hameed, M. S., Ragheb, A. M., Abbas, T. M., Fadel, A., Hassan, S., Baden, H. S., Tayeb, K. I., Bakshi, N., El Yamany, G., Alotaibi, S. B. Tags: 114. Hemoglobinopathies, Excluding Thalassemia-Clinical Source Type: research

Sudden Death in Sickle Cell Disease: An Assessment of Risk Factors
ConclusionOur results suggest that ACS and priapism may be indicative of a high risk of sudden death in patients with SCD. Our data are preliminary and need to be further investigated using a larger cohort of patients, as well as exploring the prevalence of these factors in SCD patients who are not yet deceased.DisclosuresAchebe: Bluebird Bio: Consultancy; AMAG Pharmaceuticals: Other: Advisory Board; Luitpold pharmaceuticals: Consultancy.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Nze, C., Fortin, B. M., Freedman, R., Puligandla, M., Neuberg, D. S., Mandell, E., Achebe, M. Tags: 114. Hemoglobinopathies, Excluding Thalassemia-Clinical Source Type: research

Results from the Displace Consortium: Practice Patterns on the Use of Transcranial Doppler Screening for Risk of Stroke in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia
Conclusions: Nearly all DISPLACE sites order TCD screening annually, as recommended in the guidelines, with some ordering screening more frequently. A few sites did not report initiation of CRCT per STOP protocol for abnormal TCD results; however, over half of the sites reported following up with an MRI/MRA, which may suggest evaluating for vasculopathy prior to CRCT. Some sites reported beginning HU therapy for abnormal results; this may reflect consideration of patients for whom CRCT is not possible, but data were not collected for confirmation. Interestingly, results suggest a reliance on MRI/MRA since sites commonly re...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Phillips, S., Mueller, M., Schlenz, A. M., Melvin, C., Adams, R. J., Kanter, J. Tags: 901. Health Services Research-Non-Malignant Conditions: Poster III Source Type: research