Association of complete blood count parameters, d-dimer, and soluble P-selectin with risk of arterial thromboembolism in patients with cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with cancer are at risk of developing arterial thromboembolism (ATE). With the prevalence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases on the rise, the identification of risk factors for ATE in patients with cancer is of emerging importance.

Objectives

As data on the association of potential biomarkers with risk of ATE in patients with cancer are scarce, we conducted a cohort study with the aim to identify blood-based biomarkers for ATE risk prediction in patients with cancer.

Patients/methods

Overall, 1883 patients with newly diagnosed cancer or progressive disease after complete or partial remission were included and followed for 2 years. Venous blood was drawn at study inclusion for measurement of complete blood count parameters, total cholesterol, d-d

SUBMITTER: Grilz E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6771479 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature