Major Hemorrhage Risk Increased Among Older Adults With CKD
ASPREE trial data offered a “unique opportunity” to assess bleeding risk in older populations with and without CKD.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Risk for GI Bleed Increased With Hemodialysis Versus Peritoneal Dialysis
Furthermore, use of anticoagulants induces higher incidence of GI bleeding in hemodialysis versus peritoneal dialysis patients
Biomarker Improves Prediction of Major Bleeding in Hemodialysis Population
GDF-15 adds predictive value to the HAS-BLED score for assessing major bleeding risk.
Brain Bleeds Up in Patients With COVID-19 Treated for Ischemic Stroke
Patients with acute ischemic stroke and COVID-19 also had worse clinical outcomes, including increased mortality
VTE Risk Higher With Arteriovenous Grafts vs Fistulas
The increased risk for venous thromboembolism with an arteriovenous graft is one factor for clinicians and patients to consider in the choice of vascular access for hemodialysis.
Apixaban Tied to Lower Risk for Recurrent VTE in Dialysis Population
Apixaban is a direct oral anticoagulant that relies less on kidney excretion.
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk for DVT, PE, Bleeding
Rate ratios were highest for critical COVID-19, and during first versus second and third pandemic waves in Sweden
Cinacalcet Does Not Up Risk for Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Hemodialysis
Study is the largest to explore this potential safety issue to date.
FDA Issues Safety Alert Regarding Use of Hydroxyethyl Starch Products
There are currently 4 FDA-approved hydroxyethyl starch products on the market.
Intensive BP Control After ICH May Be Risky for CKD Patients
Intensive BP lowering after intracerebral hemorrhage linked to poorer outcomes in patients with decreased renal function
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