Anticoagulation therapy for complex patient populations

Ugeskr Laeger. 2024 Oct 14;186(42):V05240367. doi: 10.61409/V05240367.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Managing anticoagulant therapy in patients with comorbidities such as kidney disease, liver disease, obesity, thrombophilia and increased bleeding risk with thrombocytopenia presents unique challenges. Renal impairment affects drug clearance. Liver disease alters coagulation and drug metabolism. Obesity affects drug distribution and dosing. Increased bleeding risk with thrombocytopenia often requires different dosing. This review finds that tailored therapeutic strategies are essential to balance the risks and benefits in these complex patient populations.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants* / administration & dosage
  • Anticoagulants* / adverse effects
  • Anticoagulants* / therapeutic use
  • Hemorrhage* / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / complications
  • Kidney Diseases / drug therapy
  • Liver Diseases / complications
  • Liver Diseases / drug therapy
  • Obesity* / complications
  • Obesity* / drug therapy
  • Risk Factors
  • Thrombocytopenia* / chemically induced
  • Thrombocytopenia* / drug therapy
  • Thrombophilia / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anticoagulants