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Abstract Title:

Vitamin K antagonists and cardiovascular calcification: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Abstract Source:

Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 ;9:938567. Epub 2022 Aug 19. PMID: 36061545

Abstract Author(s):

Nina D Kosciuszek, Daniel Kalta, Mohnish Singh, Olga V Savinova

Article Affiliation:

Nina D Kosciuszek

Abstract:

Background: Many patients treated with Vitamin K antagonists (VKA) for anticoagulation have concomitant vascular or valvular calcification. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate a hypothesis that vascular and valvular calcification is a side-effect of VKA treatment.

Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search to identify studies that reported vascular or valvular calcification in patients treated with VKA. The associations between VKA use and calcification were analyzed with random-effects inverse variance models and reported as odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). In addition, univariate meta-regression analyses were utilized to identify any effect moderators.

Results: Thirty-five studies were included (45,757 patients; 6,251 VKA users). The median follow-up was 2.3 years [interquartile range (IQR) of 1.2-4.0]; age 66.2± 3.6 years (mean ± SD); the majority of participants were males [77% (IQR: 72-95%)]. VKA use was associated with an increased OR for coronary artery calcification [1.21 (1.08, 1.36),= 0.001], moderated by the duration of treatment [meta-regression coefficient B of 0.08 (0.03, 0.13),= 0.0005]. Extra-coronary calcification affecting the aorta, carotid artery, breast artery, and arteries of lower extremities, was also increased in VKA treated patients [1.86 (1.43, 2.42),<0.00001] and moderated by the author-reported statistical adjustments of the effect estimates [B: -0.63 (-1.19, -0.08),= 0.016]. The effect of VKA on the aortic valve calcification was significant [3.07 (1.90, 4.96),<0.00001]; however, these studies suffered from a high risk of publication bias.

Conclusion: Vascular and valvular calcification are potential side effects of VKA. The clinical significance of these side effects on cardiovascular outcomes deserves further investigation.

Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review

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