Eltrombopag in the treatment of patient with immune thrombocytopenia and atrial fibrillation
Abstract
Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an acquired autoimmune disease that is diagnosed when the platelet count is below 100 G/L and there are no other causes of thrombocytopenia. The incidence of ITP is 9.5/100,000. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, and its incidence increases with age. The incidence of AF is 2%, and increases to ~4% in the 60–70 age group. Based on previous publications, it has been proven that ITP does not reduce the incidence of thromboembolic complications, and even increases their risk. Anticoagulation in ITP. patients is particularly difficult as we balance between thromboembolic and hemorrhagic complications. The above study presents a patient with paroxysmal AF, additionally diagnosed with ITP. resistant to many lines of treatment. Thanks to the use of eltrombopag, it was possible to increase the value of platelets and safely administer anticoagulant therapy.
Keywords: immune thrombocytopeniaatrial fibrillationthrombopoetin receptor agonisteltrombopag
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