2023
Impact of Prophylactic Antibacterials on Coagulation Profiles and Bleeding in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia/Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Allen C, Gautam S, Cheng W, Pine A, Podoltsev N, Zeidan A, Lee A, Shallis R. Impact of Prophylactic Antibacterials on Coagulation Profiles and Bleeding in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia/Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Acta Haematologica 2023, 146: 287-292. PMID: 37166332, DOI: 10.1159/000530153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAML/myelodysplastic syndromeAcute myeloid leukemiaInternational normalized ratioAntibacterial prophylaxisMyelodysplastic syndromeProphylactic antibacterialsCoagulation profileAcute myeloid leukemia/myelodysplastic syndromeDiagnosis of AMLHigher international normalized ratioLeukemia/myelodysplastic syndromePartial thromboplastin time prolongationYale-New Haven HospitalYale-New HavenRetrospective cohort studyAbnormal coagulation profileGroup of patientsTime of admissionHigh rateIndividual patient encountersInstitutional review boardAntibacterial exposureRelevant bleedingAdult patientsCohort study
2020
Endotheliopathy in COVID-19-associated coagulopathy: evidence from a single-centre, cross-sectional study
Goshua G, Pine AB, Meizlish ML, Chang CH, Zhang H, Bahel P, Baluha A, Bar N, Bona RD, Burns AJ, Dela Cruz CS, Dumont A, Halene S, Hwa J, Koff J, Menninger H, Neparidze N, Price C, Siner JM, Tormey C, Rinder HM, Chun HJ, Lee AI. Endotheliopathy in COVID-19-associated coagulopathy: evidence from a single-centre, cross-sectional study. The Lancet Haematology 2020, 7: e575-e582. PMID: 32619411, PMCID: PMC7326446, DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(20)30216-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBetacoronavirusBiomarkersBlood Coagulation DisordersCoronavirus InfectionsCOVID-19Critical IllnessCross-Sectional StudiesEndothelium, VascularFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsPneumonia, ViralPrognosisSARS-CoV-2Vascular DiseasesYoung AdultConceptsCOVID-19-associated coagulopathyNon-ICU patientsIntensive care unitKaplan-Meier analysisSoluble P-selectinCross-sectional studyPlatelet activationHospital dischargeICU patientsSoluble thrombomodulinEndothelial cellsVWF antigenCOVID-19P-selectinSingle-center cross-sectional studyLaboratory-confirmed COVID-19Medical intensive care unitSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pathogenesisVon Willebrand factor antigenSoluble thrombomodulin concentrationsVWF antigen concentrationEndothelial cell injurySoluble CD40 ligandMicrovascular complicationsAdult patients
2018
Impact of a Pharmacist Driven Anti-Xa Level Monitoring Protocol on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Practice Patterns
Effendi M, Stutsky M, Curran C, Owusu K, Lee A. Impact of a Pharmacist Driven Anti-Xa Level Monitoring Protocol on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Practice Patterns. Blood 2018, 132: 2284. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-99-119379.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow molecular weight heparinAnti-Xa levelsAnti-Xa level monitoringRetrospective chart reviewNon-therapeutic levelsEnoxaparin doseAdult patientsChart reviewCommon indicationDose adjustmentNursing staffBody weightDrug monitoringTherapeutic monitoringAbnormal levelsStudy periodExtreme body weightRoutine laboratory monitoringRenal replacement therapyCertain patient populationsMolecular weight heparinFavorable pharmacokinetic profileRisk of toxicityClinical decision makingEnoxaparin therapyVenous Thromboembolism (VTE) Education Preferences Amongst Physicians and Patients: A Qualitative Needs Assessment
Juthani P, Ahmed D, Ahmed O, Bona R, Neparidze N, Lee A. Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Education Preferences Amongst Physicians and Patients: A Qualitative Needs Assessment. Blood 2018, 132: 5810. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-99-119418.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVenous thromboembolismVTE patientsPrevention of VTESymptoms of VTERecurrent venous thromboembolismDeep venous thrombosisRandomized control trialLong-term managementOnline health educationMost patientsPulmonary embolismAdult patientsHospitalized patientsOncology providersVenous thrombosisHematology clinicCancer HospitalMedication adherenceOutpatient clinicTreatment optionsPatient interviewsPhysician interviewsMalignant hematologyPatient educationPreventable deaths