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Journal Des Maladies Vasculaires, 1996
Les recuperateurs de sang participent a la politique d'epargne de sang allogene, attitude sou... more Les recuperateurs de sang participent a la politique d'epargne de sang allogene, attitude souhaitable bien que le risque transfusionnel viral ait considerablement regresse. Les besoins transfusionnels en chirurgie vasculaire sont precises. Les alternatives a la transfusion allogene sont analyses. Le prelevement autologue differe a des variantes : la plasmapherese autologue pre-operatoire et la cytapherese plaquettaire. La technique d'hemodilution per-operatoire a aussi ses variantes pre-operatoires d'hemodilution isovolemique et d'erythrocytapherese. Les recuperateurs de sang comportent des systemes sans et avec lavage. Des mesures techniques et pharmacologiques completent ces methodes. L'utilisation conjointe de differentes techniques semble judicieuse. Les recuperateurs apportent une certaine facilite lors de gestes vasculaires hemorragiques ou necessitant une rapidite d'execution. Des precautions sont alors requises pour eviter le « syndrome du recuperateur ». Une certaine securite peut venir de l'evolution des recuperateurs de sang.
Revue Francophone Des Laboratoires, Dec 1, 2006
Gastroenterologie Clinique Et Biologique, Aug 1, 2004
Le foie joue un role essentiel dans la regulation de l'hemostase. Il synthetise en effet la p... more Le foie joue un role essentiel dans la regulation de l'hemostase. Il synthetise en effet la plupart des proteines de la coagulation et du systeme fibrinolytique a l'exception du facteur Willebrand et de l'activateur tissulaire du plasminogene synthetises par la cellule endotheliale. Il a d'autre part la capacite d'epurer les enzymes actives de ces deux systemes. L'insuffisance de synthese hepatique entraine l'apparition de deficits en facteurs de coagulation et la synthese de facteurs de coagulation anormaux. Le defaut d'epuration favorise une augmentation de l'activite fibrinolytique circulante, mais aussi le risque de survenue de coagulation intravasculaire disseminee. En controlant l'activation de la coagulation et de la fibrinolyse, le foie protege l'organisme a la fois contre les complications hemorragiques et contre l'activation intravasculaire intempestive de la coagulation. Les troubles de l'hemostase sont donc frequents dans les maladies hepatiques. En l'absence de contexte particulier, les anomalies sont les memes quelle que soit la nature de l'atteinte hepatique, seule leur intensite varie, et ce, uniquement en fonction du degre d'insuffisance hepatocellulaire. La diminution du taux des diverses proteines de la coagulation est associee ou non a une thrombopenie et a une augmentation de l'activite fibrinolytique circulante.
Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis, Oct 1, 1997
A fibrinogen variant was identified in a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation and ... more A fibrinogen variant was identified in a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation and in one member of her family. Coagulation studies showed marked prolongation of both the thrombin and reptilase times and discrepancy was noted between the levels of plasma fibrinogen, determined by a kinetic vs immunological determination or light scattering assay. Studies on purified fibrinogen revealed an impaired release of fibrinopeptides by thrombin. DNA sequencing revealed a heterozygous A to G point mutation in exon 2 of the A alpha chain, which substituted Arg for His at position 16. This mutation creates a Nla III cleavage site which was used to confirm the mutation.
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PubMed, Nov 1, 1999
The liver plays a key role in the regulation of hemostasis. By producing most clotting factors an... more The liver plays a key role in the regulation of hemostasis. By producing most clotting factors and inhibitors, as well as a number of the proteins involved in fibrinolysis, and by clearing from the bloodstream activated enzymes involved in clotting or fibrinolysis, the liver protects against both bleeding and undue activation of coagulation. It follows that liver diseases are commonly responsible for hemostasis abnormalities including decreased production of clotting factors, thrombocytopenia, platelet dysfunction, and increased circulating fibrinolytic activity. With the exception of cholestasis and in the absence of a specific setting such as pregnancy, the abnormalities are the same in all liver diseases, and their severity varies only with the degree of hepatocellular failure. Although liver diseases do not directly cause disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), they are a major risk factor for DIC in patients with infection or shock, as well as during pregnancy. In patients with liver diseases, hemostasis tests can be required to evaluate the degree of hepatocellular failure, the severity of hemostasis disorders manifesting as bleeding, or the bleeding risk before an invasive procedure. Prothrombin time determination is usually sufficient to evaluate the degree of hepatocellular failure, although in some cases assays of fibrinogen and factors II, VII, X, V are also useful. Evaluation of the bleeding risk prior to an invasive procedure requires a study of platelet function and measurement of circulating fibrinolytic activity, which is particularly likely to be abnormal in patients with severe hepatocellular failure and/or alcohol abuse. A less common reason for investigating hemostasis is a search for the cause of a thrombotic condition, such as portal vein thrombosis or Budd-Chiari syndrome.
Thrombosis Research, Sep 1, 1978
A dysfibrinogenemia (fibrinogen Lille) was detected in a 6 year old girl with no history of unusu... more A dysfibrinogenemia (fibrinogen Lille) was detected in a 6 year old girl with no history of unusual bleeding. Thrombin and batroxobin (“reptilase”) times were markedly prolonged. The plasma fibrinogen level was unmeasurable by a kinetic method (Clauss), whereas normal values were obtained by immunochemical (Laurell) and gravimetric (Ingram) assays. Levels of other coagulation factors were normal. Fibrinogen Lille had minimal effect on the clotting of normal fibrinogen by either thrombin or batroxobin. It underwent abnormal fibrin monomer aggregation, as evidenced by delayed onset and decreased rate and extent of aggregation, but fibrin crosslinking was normal. Fibrinogen and fibrin Lille, like their constituent polypeptide chains, exhibited normal migration rates during gel electrophoresis in dodecyl sulfate. Electrophoresis of plasmic digests revealed that the high molecular weight derivatives and fragments D from fibrinogen Lille were of normal size, whereas fragment E evolved differently. This difference was related to the prolonged maintenance of fibrinopeptide A on Lille fragment E. In addition, both the rate and extent of fibrinopeptide release from fibrinogen Lille by thrombin were diminished. When ancrod or batroxobin was used to study the release of fibrinopeptide A from fibrinogen Lille, the deviation from normal was extreme. These results indicate that the structural defect of fibrinogen Lille occurs in the NH2-terminal region of the molecule.
Hepatology, Mar 1, 2000
According to a recent hypothesis, venous thrombosis results from the concurrence of several facto... more According to a recent hypothesis, venous thrombosis results from the concurrence of several factors. This hypothesis was assessed in patients with portal or hepatic venous thrombosis by simultaneously investigating most of the currently identified prothrombotic disorders, local precipitating factors, and other risk factors such as oral contraceptive use. Patients with a tumorous obstruction and patients with cirrhosis with portal vein thrombosis were excluded. The prothrombotic disorders that were investigated included classical and occult myeloproliferative disorders; antiphospholipid syndrome; protein C; protein S and antithrombin deficiency; factor V Leiden; factor II; and methylene-tetrahydrofolate-reductase gene mutations. We found 1 or several prothrombotic disorders and a local precipitating factor in 26 and 10 of the 36 patients with portal vein thrombosis, respectively; and in 28 and none of the 32 patients with hepatic vein thrombosis, respectively. We found a combination of prothrombotic disorders in 5 and 9 patients with portal and hepatic vein thrombosis, respectively, whereas such a combination is expected in less than 1% of asymptomatic subjects. Of the 10 patients with a local precipitating factor, 8 had a prothrombotic disorder. Of the 13 patients who use oral contraceptives, 10 had a prothrombotic disorder. We conclude that portal or hepatic venous thrombosis should be regarded as an index for 1 or several prothrombotic disorders, whether or not local precipitating factors or oral contraceptive use are found. Concurrence of prothrombotic disorders is more common than expected. Extensive investigation of prothrombotic disorders and anticoagulation should be considered in patients with portal or hepatic venous thrombosis. (HEPATOLOGY 2000;31: 587-591.) According to a recent concept, venous thrombosis would result from the convergence of an inherited predisposition, owing to a mutation in 1 or more genes, and an acquired Abbreviation: MTHFR, methylene-tetrahydrofolate reductase.
Hématologie, Mar 17, 2000
... Author(s) : Marie-Hélène Denninger, Édith Fressinaud, Marie-Geneviève Huisse, Dominique Lasne... more ... Author(s) : Marie-Hélène Denninger, Édith Fressinaud, Marie-Geneviève Huisse, Dominique Lasne, Thomas Lecompte, Paquita Nurden, Agnès Veyradier, sous la ... Rochand H, Bauters F, Bellucci S, Brière S, Cortalezzo S, Varet B. Quelque chose at-il changé dans le diagnostic ...
Journal of Hepatology, Mar 1, 1991
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). the most common type of primary liver cancer. mainly affects pati... more Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). the most common type of primary liver cancer. mainly affects patients with cirrh& Early detection of HCC is of obvious interest (1) and is based on liver ultrasonography and serological markers such as ufetoprotein (AFP) (2) and dercarboxyprotbrombi" (DCP) (3). In a "on-negligible proportion of HCC patients. however, a" increase in either of these markers is lacknng, especially in patients with small tumors. In the pwent study we measured the plasma levels of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors (factors II. "II. IX and X). together Gth sarotugical markers of HCC. in 56 cirrhotic patients with hwotogieslly with negative factor II criteria and thorc with podiw factor II criteria. This indicates that the factor ,I de:rrase observed in patients with HCC evolved wid, n mccbamxa independent of the mechanism for DCP synthesis. In c~rrbolic pnticntn with HCC the decrease in factor I, and factor IX might be related to a defect in a common rcg",ation process, which surprisingly does not affect a,, vitamin K-dqcndent far!ors and 1s r&ted to the presence of mnbpnant hepafocytes. We believe that poririvc factor II crifcna const~t"tes a specific complementary tumor marker for HCC. and may aid in detecting malignant transformation in cirrhosis OI chronic hzpatifis. Though i,s capacity for early diagnosis needs to be dctcrmined with B prospective study, this capacity seems possible to infer since in the few cases with extendrd *o,,aw-up, positive factor I, crifern appeared largely befoie the discovery of positive AFP. It m"st be emphasized that meas"remenf of 'prolhrombin complex' (factors II, VII + X, and V) constitutes an inexpensive and simple laboratory lest, umhich can be performed in most laboratoriea to screen high nsk groups at regular intervals. Moreover. measurement cf L!lese coagulation factors is usually included in the monitoring of patients with hepntic diseases.
Journal of Hepatology, 1989
Hématologie, Mar 17, 2000
... Auteur(s) : Marie-Hélène Denninger, Édith Fressinaud, Marie-Geneviève Huisse, Dominique Lasne... more ... Auteur(s) : Marie-Hélène Denninger, Édith Fressinaud, Marie-Geneviève Huisse, Dominique Lasne, Thomas Lecompte, Paquita Nurden, Agnès Veyradier, sous la ... Rochand H, Bauters F, Bellucci S, Brière S, Cortalezzo S, Varet B. Quelque chose at-il changé dans le diagnostic ...
PubMed, Feb 1, 2003
Purpose: Antiplatelet agents are administered to an increasing number of patients. Preoperative t... more Purpose: Antiplatelet agents are administered to an increasing number of patients. Preoperative treatment with these agents represents a major problem for the anesthesiologist. The results of a French expert meeting on their perioperative management are reported. Methods: Responses to questions formulated by the Organizing Committee were drafted by a group of experts and reviewed by a multidisciplinary. Reading Committee. Recommendations were classified (grade) according to the evidence level of the studies supporting them. Principal findings: First, antiplatelet agents have a variable effect on hemostasis as far as bleeding risk is concerned. Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase intra- and postoperative bleeding moderately, but not transfusion requirements. Very few data are available on clopidogrel and ticlopidin. Anti-glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa agents may increase bleeding when surgery is required in proximity with their administration. Second, the common practice of withdrawing antiplatelet agents is now challenged because an increased incidence of myocardial infarction has been reported in patients in whom treatment was interrupted. Third, aspirin should not be withdrawn for most vascular procedures and in several additional settings. When a definite increase in intraoperative bleeding is feared, or when surgical hemostasis is difficult, aspirin, clopidogrel or ticlopidine can be replaced by short-acting NSAIDS, given for a ten-day period and interrupted the day before surgery. Platelet transfusion should only be given when overt bleeding is observed. Postoperatively, antiplatelet treatment should be resumed immediately after surgery (first six hours). Conclusion: Anesthesiologists should be aware of the indications, potential complications and means of substitution of these agents.
Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 1997
European journal of biochemistry, Dec 1, 1985
Conversion of human alpha-thrombin to gamma-thrombin by limited proteolysis resulted in a decreas... more Conversion of human alpha-thrombin to gamma-thrombin by limited proteolysis resulted in a decrease in the inactivation rate of the enzyme by antithrombin III. The second-order rate constants were similar but significantly different: 11 +/- 1.7 X 10(3) and 7 +/- 0.5 X 10(3) M-1 s-1 for alpha- and gamma-thrombin respectively. This difference is probably related to a slight change in reactivity of the catalytic site, rather than to a structural alteration of the recognition site for antithrombin III. The rate of protein C activation, measured in the absence of thrombomodulin, was greatly reduced by conversion of alpha-thrombin to gamma-thrombin. In addition, gamma-thrombin failed to displace alpha-thrombin from its complex with thrombomodulin, as demonstrated by measuring either the rate of protein C activation by thrombin-thrombomodulin, or the fibrinogen clotting activity of thrombin-thrombomodulin, in the presence of competing diisopropylphospho-thrombin. It is concluded that the recognition sites involved in protein-C-thrombin and thrombomodulin-thrombin interactions are both dramatically affected by the loss of peptide material occurring during the conversion of alpha-thrombin to gamma-thrombin and/or by the resulting conformational changes.
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Feb 1, 2007
Denninger MH, de Prost D, for the PPH Study Group. The decrease of fibrinogen is an early predict... more Denninger MH, de Prost D, for the PPH Study Group. The decrease of fibrinogen is an early predictor of the severity of postpartum hemorrhage.
Gut, May 1, 2005
Background and aims: Splanchnic vein thrombosis is a significant source of complications in candi... more Background and aims: Splanchnic vein thrombosis is a significant source of complications in candidates for liver transplantation. The aims of this study were: (a) to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for splanchnic vein thrombosis in cirrhotic patients awaiting transplantation and (b) to assess the usefulness of anticoagulation. Methods: A total of 251 cirrhotic patients listed for transplantation were analysed. All underwent systematic screening for thrombosis with Doppler ultrasonography. During the second period of the study, all patients with thrombosis received anticoagulation up to transplantation while during the first period none had received anticoagulation. Results: The incidence of splanchnic vein thrombosis at evaluation was 8.4%. Seventeen additional patients (7.4%) developed de novo thrombosis after evaluation. Independent risk factors for thrombosis were low platelet count (77.4 (36.3) v 111.6 (69.2) 10 9 /l; p = 0.001), a past history of variceal bleeding (47.4% v 29.1%; p = 0.003), and a prolonged interval from listing to transplantation (8.5 (6.8) v 4.8 (4.4) months; p = 0.002). The proportion of partial or complete recanalisation was significantly higher in those who received (8/19) than in those who did not receive (0/10, p = 0.002) anticoagulation. Survival was significantly lower in those who had complete portal vein thrombosis at the time of surgery (p = 0.04). Conclusion: These results support a systematic screening for splanchnic vein thrombosis in patients awaiting transplantation. They suggest that in these patients, anticoagulation is safe and has a significant impact on recanalisation as well as prevention of extension of thrombosis.
Journal of Hepatology, Apr 1, 2009
Poster Session − Thursday, April 23 are >7 kPa for significant fibrosis and >14 for cirrhosis. Ho... more Poster Session − Thursday, April 23 are >7 kPa for significant fibrosis and >14 for cirrhosis. However, there is growing evidence that fibrosis is not the only determinant of liver stiffness: inflammation, cholestasis and variation in the parenchymal blood content can also interfere. In case of heart failure the increased pressure in the right cardiac chambers is followed by dilation of the hepatic veins and distension of the capsule with an enlarged and firm liver. We studied a series of patients with acutely decompensated heart failure (ADHF), in order to describe the variations of liver stiffness and assess their relation with clinical course and laboratory data. Methods: 23 consecutive patients (9 males, 14 females, aged 79.7±12.2 years) with clinical diagnosis of ADHF requiring intravenous diuretics were included. Exclusion criteria were: BMI > 30 kg/m 2 and suspected diagnosis of liver disease on the basis of history, ultrasonographic or biochemical parameters. At admission and discharge all patients underwent TE and simultaneous blood sample for NT pro b natriuretic peptide (NTprobBNP), which is released in response to volume overload (values >900 pg/ml are diagnostic for ADHF). Results: At admission, NTprobBNP was >900 pg/ml in 22 patients. LSM failed in 3 (13%), and was >7 in 12/20 patients (60%) and >14 in 5/20 (25%) Between admission and discharge, we observed a significant reduction of both LSM (median 8.85; IQr 6.30, 12.63 vs. 7.80; 5.85, 11.75; p < 0.001), and NTprobBNP values (median 7226; IQr 3254, 13625 vs. 4441; 1216-6116; p < 0.001). The delta of variation between admission and discharge of liver stiffness and NTprobBNP were significantly related (R = 0.536, P < 0.05). Conclusions: Our data indicate that 60% percent of patients with ADHF have increased liver stiffness as assessed by TE. The return to clinical compensation is accompanied by LSM reduction as compared to baseline values, and the extent of LSM variation parallels that of NTprobBNP values. Thus, LSM likely reflects reversible hepatic congestion.
Journal Européen des Urgences, May 1, 2007
Journal Des Maladies Vasculaires, 1996
Les recuperateurs de sang participent a la politique d'epargne de sang allogene, attitude sou... more Les recuperateurs de sang participent a la politique d'epargne de sang allogene, attitude souhaitable bien que le risque transfusionnel viral ait considerablement regresse. Les besoins transfusionnels en chirurgie vasculaire sont precises. Les alternatives a la transfusion allogene sont analyses. Le prelevement autologue differe a des variantes : la plasmapherese autologue pre-operatoire et la cytapherese plaquettaire. La technique d'hemodilution per-operatoire a aussi ses variantes pre-operatoires d'hemodilution isovolemique et d'erythrocytapherese. Les recuperateurs de sang comportent des systemes sans et avec lavage. Des mesures techniques et pharmacologiques completent ces methodes. L'utilisation conjointe de differentes techniques semble judicieuse. Les recuperateurs apportent une certaine facilite lors de gestes vasculaires hemorragiques ou necessitant une rapidite d'execution. Des precautions sont alors requises pour eviter le « syndrome du recuperateur ». Une certaine securite peut venir de l'evolution des recuperateurs de sang.
Revue Francophone Des Laboratoires, Dec 1, 2006
Gastroenterologie Clinique Et Biologique, Aug 1, 2004
Le foie joue un role essentiel dans la regulation de l'hemostase. Il synthetise en effet la p... more Le foie joue un role essentiel dans la regulation de l'hemostase. Il synthetise en effet la plupart des proteines de la coagulation et du systeme fibrinolytique a l'exception du facteur Willebrand et de l'activateur tissulaire du plasminogene synthetises par la cellule endotheliale. Il a d'autre part la capacite d'epurer les enzymes actives de ces deux systemes. L'insuffisance de synthese hepatique entraine l'apparition de deficits en facteurs de coagulation et la synthese de facteurs de coagulation anormaux. Le defaut d'epuration favorise une augmentation de l'activite fibrinolytique circulante, mais aussi le risque de survenue de coagulation intravasculaire disseminee. En controlant l'activation de la coagulation et de la fibrinolyse, le foie protege l'organisme a la fois contre les complications hemorragiques et contre l'activation intravasculaire intempestive de la coagulation. Les troubles de l'hemostase sont donc frequents dans les maladies hepatiques. En l'absence de contexte particulier, les anomalies sont les memes quelle que soit la nature de l'atteinte hepatique, seule leur intensite varie, et ce, uniquement en fonction du degre d'insuffisance hepatocellulaire. La diminution du taux des diverses proteines de la coagulation est associee ou non a une thrombopenie et a une augmentation de l'activite fibrinolytique circulante.
Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis, Oct 1, 1997
A fibrinogen variant was identified in a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation and ... more A fibrinogen variant was identified in a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation and in one member of her family. Coagulation studies showed marked prolongation of both the thrombin and reptilase times and discrepancy was noted between the levels of plasma fibrinogen, determined by a kinetic vs immunological determination or light scattering assay. Studies on purified fibrinogen revealed an impaired release of fibrinopeptides by thrombin. DNA sequencing revealed a heterozygous A to G point mutation in exon 2 of the A alpha chain, which substituted Arg for His at position 16. This mutation creates a Nla III cleavage site which was used to confirm the mutation.
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PubMed, Nov 1, 1999
The liver plays a key role in the regulation of hemostasis. By producing most clotting factors an... more The liver plays a key role in the regulation of hemostasis. By producing most clotting factors and inhibitors, as well as a number of the proteins involved in fibrinolysis, and by clearing from the bloodstream activated enzymes involved in clotting or fibrinolysis, the liver protects against both bleeding and undue activation of coagulation. It follows that liver diseases are commonly responsible for hemostasis abnormalities including decreased production of clotting factors, thrombocytopenia, platelet dysfunction, and increased circulating fibrinolytic activity. With the exception of cholestasis and in the absence of a specific setting such as pregnancy, the abnormalities are the same in all liver diseases, and their severity varies only with the degree of hepatocellular failure. Although liver diseases do not directly cause disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), they are a major risk factor for DIC in patients with infection or shock, as well as during pregnancy. In patients with liver diseases, hemostasis tests can be required to evaluate the degree of hepatocellular failure, the severity of hemostasis disorders manifesting as bleeding, or the bleeding risk before an invasive procedure. Prothrombin time determination is usually sufficient to evaluate the degree of hepatocellular failure, although in some cases assays of fibrinogen and factors II, VII, X, V are also useful. Evaluation of the bleeding risk prior to an invasive procedure requires a study of platelet function and measurement of circulating fibrinolytic activity, which is particularly likely to be abnormal in patients with severe hepatocellular failure and/or alcohol abuse. A less common reason for investigating hemostasis is a search for the cause of a thrombotic condition, such as portal vein thrombosis or Budd-Chiari syndrome.
Thrombosis Research, Sep 1, 1978
A dysfibrinogenemia (fibrinogen Lille) was detected in a 6 year old girl with no history of unusu... more A dysfibrinogenemia (fibrinogen Lille) was detected in a 6 year old girl with no history of unusual bleeding. Thrombin and batroxobin (“reptilase”) times were markedly prolonged. The plasma fibrinogen level was unmeasurable by a kinetic method (Clauss), whereas normal values were obtained by immunochemical (Laurell) and gravimetric (Ingram) assays. Levels of other coagulation factors were normal. Fibrinogen Lille had minimal effect on the clotting of normal fibrinogen by either thrombin or batroxobin. It underwent abnormal fibrin monomer aggregation, as evidenced by delayed onset and decreased rate and extent of aggregation, but fibrin crosslinking was normal. Fibrinogen and fibrin Lille, like their constituent polypeptide chains, exhibited normal migration rates during gel electrophoresis in dodecyl sulfate. Electrophoresis of plasmic digests revealed that the high molecular weight derivatives and fragments D from fibrinogen Lille were of normal size, whereas fragment E evolved differently. This difference was related to the prolonged maintenance of fibrinopeptide A on Lille fragment E. In addition, both the rate and extent of fibrinopeptide release from fibrinogen Lille by thrombin were diminished. When ancrod or batroxobin was used to study the release of fibrinopeptide A from fibrinogen Lille, the deviation from normal was extreme. These results indicate that the structural defect of fibrinogen Lille occurs in the NH2-terminal region of the molecule.
Hepatology, Mar 1, 2000
According to a recent hypothesis, venous thrombosis results from the concurrence of several facto... more According to a recent hypothesis, venous thrombosis results from the concurrence of several factors. This hypothesis was assessed in patients with portal or hepatic venous thrombosis by simultaneously investigating most of the currently identified prothrombotic disorders, local precipitating factors, and other risk factors such as oral contraceptive use. Patients with a tumorous obstruction and patients with cirrhosis with portal vein thrombosis were excluded. The prothrombotic disorders that were investigated included classical and occult myeloproliferative disorders; antiphospholipid syndrome; protein C; protein S and antithrombin deficiency; factor V Leiden; factor II; and methylene-tetrahydrofolate-reductase gene mutations. We found 1 or several prothrombotic disorders and a local precipitating factor in 26 and 10 of the 36 patients with portal vein thrombosis, respectively; and in 28 and none of the 32 patients with hepatic vein thrombosis, respectively. We found a combination of prothrombotic disorders in 5 and 9 patients with portal and hepatic vein thrombosis, respectively, whereas such a combination is expected in less than 1% of asymptomatic subjects. Of the 10 patients with a local precipitating factor, 8 had a prothrombotic disorder. Of the 13 patients who use oral contraceptives, 10 had a prothrombotic disorder. We conclude that portal or hepatic venous thrombosis should be regarded as an index for 1 or several prothrombotic disorders, whether or not local precipitating factors or oral contraceptive use are found. Concurrence of prothrombotic disorders is more common than expected. Extensive investigation of prothrombotic disorders and anticoagulation should be considered in patients with portal or hepatic venous thrombosis. (HEPATOLOGY 2000;31: 587-591.) According to a recent concept, venous thrombosis would result from the convergence of an inherited predisposition, owing to a mutation in 1 or more genes, and an acquired Abbreviation: MTHFR, methylene-tetrahydrofolate reductase.
Hématologie, Mar 17, 2000
... Author(s) : Marie-Hélène Denninger, Édith Fressinaud, Marie-Geneviève Huisse, Dominique Lasne... more ... Author(s) : Marie-Hélène Denninger, Édith Fressinaud, Marie-Geneviève Huisse, Dominique Lasne, Thomas Lecompte, Paquita Nurden, Agnès Veyradier, sous la ... Rochand H, Bauters F, Bellucci S, Brière S, Cortalezzo S, Varet B. Quelque chose at-il changé dans le diagnostic ...
Journal of Hepatology, Mar 1, 1991
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). the most common type of primary liver cancer. mainly affects pati... more Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). the most common type of primary liver cancer. mainly affects patients with cirrh& Early detection of HCC is of obvious interest (1) and is based on liver ultrasonography and serological markers such as ufetoprotein (AFP) (2) and dercarboxyprotbrombi" (DCP) (3). In a "on-negligible proportion of HCC patients. however, a" increase in either of these markers is lacknng, especially in patients with small tumors. In the pwent study we measured the plasma levels of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors (factors II. "II. IX and X). together Gth sarotugical markers of HCC. in 56 cirrhotic patients with hwotogieslly with negative factor II criteria and thorc with podiw factor II criteria. This indicates that the factor ,I de:rrase observed in patients with HCC evolved wid, n mccbamxa independent of the mechanism for DCP synthesis. In c~rrbolic pnticntn with HCC the decrease in factor I, and factor IX might be related to a defect in a common rcg",ation process, which surprisingly does not affect a,, vitamin K-dqcndent far!ors and 1s r&ted to the presence of mnbpnant hepafocytes. We believe that poririvc factor II crifcna const~t"tes a specific complementary tumor marker for HCC. and may aid in detecting malignant transformation in cirrhosis OI chronic hzpatifis. Though i,s capacity for early diagnosis needs to be dctcrmined with B prospective study, this capacity seems possible to infer since in the few cases with extendrd *o,,aw-up, positive factor I, crifern appeared largely befoie the discovery of positive AFP. It m"st be emphasized that meas"remenf of 'prolhrombin complex' (factors II, VII + X, and V) constitutes an inexpensive and simple laboratory lest, umhich can be performed in most laboratoriea to screen high nsk groups at regular intervals. Moreover. measurement cf L!lese coagulation factors is usually included in the monitoring of patients with hepntic diseases.
Journal of Hepatology, 1989
Hématologie, Mar 17, 2000
... Auteur(s) : Marie-Hélène Denninger, Édith Fressinaud, Marie-Geneviève Huisse, Dominique Lasne... more ... Auteur(s) : Marie-Hélène Denninger, Édith Fressinaud, Marie-Geneviève Huisse, Dominique Lasne, Thomas Lecompte, Paquita Nurden, Agnès Veyradier, sous la ... Rochand H, Bauters F, Bellucci S, Brière S, Cortalezzo S, Varet B. Quelque chose at-il changé dans le diagnostic ...
PubMed, Feb 1, 2003
Purpose: Antiplatelet agents are administered to an increasing number of patients. Preoperative t... more Purpose: Antiplatelet agents are administered to an increasing number of patients. Preoperative treatment with these agents represents a major problem for the anesthesiologist. The results of a French expert meeting on their perioperative management are reported. Methods: Responses to questions formulated by the Organizing Committee were drafted by a group of experts and reviewed by a multidisciplinary. Reading Committee. Recommendations were classified (grade) according to the evidence level of the studies supporting them. Principal findings: First, antiplatelet agents have a variable effect on hemostasis as far as bleeding risk is concerned. Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase intra- and postoperative bleeding moderately, but not transfusion requirements. Very few data are available on clopidogrel and ticlopidin. Anti-glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa agents may increase bleeding when surgery is required in proximity with their administration. Second, the common practice of withdrawing antiplatelet agents is now challenged because an increased incidence of myocardial infarction has been reported in patients in whom treatment was interrupted. Third, aspirin should not be withdrawn for most vascular procedures and in several additional settings. When a definite increase in intraoperative bleeding is feared, or when surgical hemostasis is difficult, aspirin, clopidogrel or ticlopidine can be replaced by short-acting NSAIDS, given for a ten-day period and interrupted the day before surgery. Platelet transfusion should only be given when overt bleeding is observed. Postoperatively, antiplatelet treatment should be resumed immediately after surgery (first six hours). Conclusion: Anesthesiologists should be aware of the indications, potential complications and means of substitution of these agents.
Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 1997
European journal of biochemistry, Dec 1, 1985
Conversion of human alpha-thrombin to gamma-thrombin by limited proteolysis resulted in a decreas... more Conversion of human alpha-thrombin to gamma-thrombin by limited proteolysis resulted in a decrease in the inactivation rate of the enzyme by antithrombin III. The second-order rate constants were similar but significantly different: 11 +/- 1.7 X 10(3) and 7 +/- 0.5 X 10(3) M-1 s-1 for alpha- and gamma-thrombin respectively. This difference is probably related to a slight change in reactivity of the catalytic site, rather than to a structural alteration of the recognition site for antithrombin III. The rate of protein C activation, measured in the absence of thrombomodulin, was greatly reduced by conversion of alpha-thrombin to gamma-thrombin. In addition, gamma-thrombin failed to displace alpha-thrombin from its complex with thrombomodulin, as demonstrated by measuring either the rate of protein C activation by thrombin-thrombomodulin, or the fibrinogen clotting activity of thrombin-thrombomodulin, in the presence of competing diisopropylphospho-thrombin. It is concluded that the recognition sites involved in protein-C-thrombin and thrombomodulin-thrombin interactions are both dramatically affected by the loss of peptide material occurring during the conversion of alpha-thrombin to gamma-thrombin and/or by the resulting conformational changes.
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Feb 1, 2007
Denninger MH, de Prost D, for the PPH Study Group. The decrease of fibrinogen is an early predict... more Denninger MH, de Prost D, for the PPH Study Group. The decrease of fibrinogen is an early predictor of the severity of postpartum hemorrhage.
Gut, May 1, 2005
Background and aims: Splanchnic vein thrombosis is a significant source of complications in candi... more Background and aims: Splanchnic vein thrombosis is a significant source of complications in candidates for liver transplantation. The aims of this study were: (a) to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for splanchnic vein thrombosis in cirrhotic patients awaiting transplantation and (b) to assess the usefulness of anticoagulation. Methods: A total of 251 cirrhotic patients listed for transplantation were analysed. All underwent systematic screening for thrombosis with Doppler ultrasonography. During the second period of the study, all patients with thrombosis received anticoagulation up to transplantation while during the first period none had received anticoagulation. Results: The incidence of splanchnic vein thrombosis at evaluation was 8.4%. Seventeen additional patients (7.4%) developed de novo thrombosis after evaluation. Independent risk factors for thrombosis were low platelet count (77.4 (36.3) v 111.6 (69.2) 10 9 /l; p = 0.001), a past history of variceal bleeding (47.4% v 29.1%; p = 0.003), and a prolonged interval from listing to transplantation (8.5 (6.8) v 4.8 (4.4) months; p = 0.002). The proportion of partial or complete recanalisation was significantly higher in those who received (8/19) than in those who did not receive (0/10, p = 0.002) anticoagulation. Survival was significantly lower in those who had complete portal vein thrombosis at the time of surgery (p = 0.04). Conclusion: These results support a systematic screening for splanchnic vein thrombosis in patients awaiting transplantation. They suggest that in these patients, anticoagulation is safe and has a significant impact on recanalisation as well as prevention of extension of thrombosis.
Journal of Hepatology, Apr 1, 2009
Poster Session − Thursday, April 23 are >7 kPa for significant fibrosis and >14 for cirrhosis. Ho... more Poster Session − Thursday, April 23 are >7 kPa for significant fibrosis and >14 for cirrhosis. However, there is growing evidence that fibrosis is not the only determinant of liver stiffness: inflammation, cholestasis and variation in the parenchymal blood content can also interfere. In case of heart failure the increased pressure in the right cardiac chambers is followed by dilation of the hepatic veins and distension of the capsule with an enlarged and firm liver. We studied a series of patients with acutely decompensated heart failure (ADHF), in order to describe the variations of liver stiffness and assess their relation with clinical course and laboratory data. Methods: 23 consecutive patients (9 males, 14 females, aged 79.7±12.2 years) with clinical diagnosis of ADHF requiring intravenous diuretics were included. Exclusion criteria were: BMI > 30 kg/m 2 and suspected diagnosis of liver disease on the basis of history, ultrasonographic or biochemical parameters. At admission and discharge all patients underwent TE and simultaneous blood sample for NT pro b natriuretic peptide (NTprobBNP), which is released in response to volume overload (values >900 pg/ml are diagnostic for ADHF). Results: At admission, NTprobBNP was >900 pg/ml in 22 patients. LSM failed in 3 (13%), and was >7 in 12/20 patients (60%) and >14 in 5/20 (25%) Between admission and discharge, we observed a significant reduction of both LSM (median 8.85; IQr 6.30, 12.63 vs. 7.80; 5.85, 11.75; p < 0.001), and NTprobBNP values (median 7226; IQr 3254, 13625 vs. 4441; 1216-6116; p < 0.001). The delta of variation between admission and discharge of liver stiffness and NTprobBNP were significantly related (R = 0.536, P < 0.05). Conclusions: Our data indicate that 60% percent of patients with ADHF have increased liver stiffness as assessed by TE. The return to clinical compensation is accompanied by LSM reduction as compared to baseline values, and the extent of LSM variation parallels that of NTprobBNP values. Thus, LSM likely reflects reversible hepatic congestion.
Journal Européen des Urgences, May 1, 2007