Article ; Online: Understanding the Elevated Lethality of COVID-19 in Liver Transplant Recipients: Does Immunosuppression Management Matter? Results from a Brazilian Multicentric Historical Cohort.
2023 Volume 55, Issue 8, Page(s) 1815–1821
Abstract: Background: Infections by SARS-CoV-2 in liver transplant recipients (LT) patients are of particular concern, notably due to perceived added risks related to immunosuppression and comorbidity burden. Current literature on this topic often relies on small, ...
| Abstract | Background: Infections by SARS-CoV-2 in liver transplant recipients (LT) patients are of particular concern, notably due to perceived added risks related to immunosuppression and comorbidity burden. Current literature on this topic often relies on small, non-standardized, and geographically limited studies. This manuscript describes COVID-19 presentations and causes for elevated mortality in a large cohort of LT recipients. Methods: This study was designed as a multicentric historical cohort, including LT recipient patients with COVID-19 in 25 study centers, with the primary endpoint being COVID-related death. We also collected demographic, clinical, and laboratory data regarding presentation and disease progression. Results: Two hundred and thirty-four cases were included. The study population was predominantly male and White and had a median age of 60 years. The median time from transplantation was 2.6 years (IQR 1-6). Most patients had at least one comorbidity (189, 80.8%). Patient age (P = .04), dyspnea (P < .001), intensive care unit admission (P < .001), and mechanical ventilation (P < .001) were associated with increased mortality. Modifications of immunosuppressive therapy (P < .001), specifically the suspension of tacrolimus, maintained significance in multivariable analysis. Conclusions: Attention to risk factors and the individualization of patient care, especially regarding immunosuppression management, is crucial for delivering more precise interventions to these individuals. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Female ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Liver Transplantation/adverse effects ; Brazil/epidemiology ; Immunosuppression Therapy/adverse effects ; Transplant Recipients |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-05-22 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 82046-5 |
| ISSN | 1873-2623 ; 0041-1345 |
| ISSN (online) | 1873-2623 |
| ISSN | 0041-1345 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.transproceed.2023.05.007 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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