Four-factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for Reversal of Factor Xa Inhibitors versus Warfarin in Life-threatening Bleeding

INTRODUCTION: Factor Xa (fXa) inhibitor reversal for life-threatening bleeding is controversial due to a lack of high-quality evidence. The purpose of this study was to determine the hemostatic efficacy of four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) for the reversal of fXa inhibitors compared to warfarin for life-threatening bleeding.

METHODS: This was a multicenter, retrospective cohort study at two academic medical centers between January 1, 2014-December 31, 2019, which included patients who presented to the emergency department with a life-threatening bleed necessitating anticoagulation reversal with 4F-PCC. The primary endpoint was achievement of hemostatic efficacy after 4F-PCC administration.

RESULTS: Of the 525 patients who had an order for 4F-PCC during the study period, 148 patients met the criteria for inclusion (n = 48 fXa inhibitor group; n = 100 warfarin group). Apixaban (52.1%) and rivaroxaban (45.8%) were the most commonly used fXa inhibitors. Effective hemostasis was similar between groups (79.2% fXa inhibitor group vs 85% warfarin group, p = 0.38). This was consistent across all types of bleeding. Thrombotic events were rare in both groups (2% vs 3%).

CONCLUSION: This multicenter, retrospective cohort study demonstrated that using 4F-PCC for treatment of life-threatening bleeding produced effective hemostasis in patients on fXa inhibitors and warfarin.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:22

Enthalten in:

The western journal of emergency medicine - 22(2021), 2 vom: 26. Feb., Seite 163-169

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Rech, Megan A [VerfasserIn]
Masic, Dalila [VerfasserIn]
Hammond, Drayton A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

37224-63-8
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5Q7ZVV76EI
Anticoagulants
Apixaban
Blood Coagulation Factors
Factor Xa Inhibitors
Journal Article
Prothrombin complex concentrates
Pyrazoles
Pyridones
Warfarin

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 30.06.2021

Date Revised 02.04.2022

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.5811/westjem.2020.11.47931

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM32411088X