Four-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate Reduces Time to Procedure in Vitamin K Antagonist-Treated Patients Experiencing Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Post Hoc Analysis of Two Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To investigate the impact of a 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC [Beriplex®/Kcentra®]) versus plasma on "time to procedure" in patients with acute/severe gastrointestinal bleeding requiring rapid vitamin K antagonist (VKA) reversal prior to invasive procedure.

Methods

A post hoc analysis of two phase III trials of 4F-PCC versus plasma in patients with acute/severe gastrointestinal bleeding. The treatment arms were compared for study treatment volume, infusion times, and time from start of study treatment to procedure.

Results

Analysis included 42 patients (plasma, n = 20; 4F-PCC, n = 22). Median (interquartile range) infusion time was significantly shorter for the 4F-PCC group than for the plasma group (16 [13, 26] min versus

SUBMITTER: Refaai MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5625753 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature