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Deep vein thrombosis and its risk factors in neurodegenerative diseases: A markedly higher incidence in Parkinson's disease.
Journal of the Neurological Sciences 2024 Februrary 16
BACKGROUND: Information on the incidence and risk factors of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in neurodegenerative diseases is limited. We aimed to determine the incidence of DVT among neurodegenerative disorders (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS], Parkinson's disease [PD], multiple system atrophy [MSA], and progressive supranuclear palsy [PSP]-corticobasal syndrome [CBS]) and the risk factors for the development of DVT.
METHODS: Overall, 229 hospitalized patients with neurodegenerative diseases (65 patients with ALS, 61 with PD, 53 with MSA, and 50 with PSP-CBS) were included in this study. D-dimer value and ultrasonography of the leg vein were assessed to determine the presence or absence of leg DVT. We compared the DVT incidence among each disease group. To identify the risk factors for DVT, a multivariate analysis was performed.
RESULTS: Of 229 patients, 34 had leg DVT; the incidence was significantly higher in patients with PD (38%) than in those with ALS (2%), MSA (5%), or PSP-CBS (4%). Patients with DVT were older, had a smaller waist circumference, had a longer disease duration, and had a high blood pressure (BP) variability. Multivariate analysis revealed that a PD diagnosis and female sex, with a high BP variability were predictive of leg DVT.
CONCLUSIONS: Among the neurodegenerative diseases, the DVT incidence was markedly higher in PD than in ALS, MSA, and PSP-CBS. Several risk factors have been identified in patients with leg DVT. Recognition of these risk factors will improve patient care and guide the appropriate use of anticoagulants.
METHODS: Overall, 229 hospitalized patients with neurodegenerative diseases (65 patients with ALS, 61 with PD, 53 with MSA, and 50 with PSP-CBS) were included in this study. D-dimer value and ultrasonography of the leg vein were assessed to determine the presence or absence of leg DVT. We compared the DVT incidence among each disease group. To identify the risk factors for DVT, a multivariate analysis was performed.
RESULTS: Of 229 patients, 34 had leg DVT; the incidence was significantly higher in patients with PD (38%) than in those with ALS (2%), MSA (5%), or PSP-CBS (4%). Patients with DVT were older, had a smaller waist circumference, had a longer disease duration, and had a high blood pressure (BP) variability. Multivariate analysis revealed that a PD diagnosis and female sex, with a high BP variability were predictive of leg DVT.
CONCLUSIONS: Among the neurodegenerative diseases, the DVT incidence was markedly higher in PD than in ALS, MSA, and PSP-CBS. Several risk factors have been identified in patients with leg DVT. Recognition of these risk factors will improve patient care and guide the appropriate use of anticoagulants.
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