Prophylactic dosing adjustment in pregnancy based upon measurements of anti-factor Xa levels
Prophylactic dosing adjustment in pregnancy based upon measurements of anti-factor Xa levels
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DOI:
10.1080/14767050500275796
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发表时间:
2005-11-01
影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Gaddipati, S
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作者:
Gyamfi, C;Cohen, R;Gaddipati, S
Objective. To determine the necessity for monitoring of anti-factor Xa levels in pregnant women taking low molecular weight heparin (LMWH).Study design. A review of a hematological database with chart review was undertaken to identify patients on LMWH. Levels were drawn monthly. They were considered suboptimal if prophylactic and therapeutic doses of LMWH had an anti-Xa value < 0.2U/mL and 0.6U/mL, respectively. Variables of interest included age, parity, thrombophilias, and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.Results. Of 30 patients, three required therapeutic-dose LMWH and 27 were on prophylaxis. Sixty-six percent on a therapeutic dose required a dose change, whereas 11% on a prophylactic dose were changed (p = 0.013). None of the variables were predictive of a need for change. One thromboembolic event was noted while on prophylactic-dose LMWH.Conclusions. No single variable is predictive of a need for dose change. Patients on a therapeutic dose were more likely to need change.