Frequency of bleeding complications in Algerian patients treated with the vitamin K antagonist acenocoumarol and associated factors

Authors

  • Malika Belkacemi Faculty of Medicine, University DjellaliLiabes, SidiBel Abbes, Algeria
  • Yassine Merad Faculty of Medicine, University DjellaliLiabes, SidiBel Abbes, Algeria
  • Abdellah Berber Faculty of Medicine, University DjellaliLiabes, SidiBel Abbes, Algeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20214062

Keywords:

Vitamin K antagonist, Acenocoumarol, Bleeding, Oral anticoagulant

Abstract

Background: The major complication of vitamin K antagonist (VKA) therapy is bleeding. This study aimed to estimate the rate of hemorrhagic accidents and identify the hemorrhagic factors in Algerian patients treated by the VKA, acenocoumarol.

Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study in patients undergoing VKA therapy, followed in the cardiology department of the University Hospital of Sidi Bel Abbes.

Results: One hundred patients were included. We recorded 22 cases of bleeding. Overdose and concomitant use of drugs that interfere with the acenocoumarol effect are significant risk factors of bleeding.

Conclusions: Knowledge of predictive factors for VKA-related excessive anticoagulation seems to be of the utmost importance for improving patient management. There is a need for a national registry to assess the efficacy and safety of drug use in the short and long term. This pilot study is a cornerstone in the development of oral anticoagulation therapy monitoring in our region.

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2021-10-22

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Belkacemi, M., Merad, Y., & Berber, A. (2021). Frequency of bleeding complications in Algerian patients treated with the vitamin K antagonist acenocoumarol and associated factors. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 10(11), 1234–1239. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20214062

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