Evaluation of oxidative stress balance in acute deep vein thrombosis

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to show the association between oxidative stress and deep venous thrombosis (DVT) by determining total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) values in patients with DVT and to take precautionary measures to balance oxidative status. Methods: TOS, TAS and OSI levels in serum from 52 individuals with DVT and 45 without DVT were compared. Results: TOS and OSI levels were significantly higher in patients with DVT compared with the control group (p<0.0001), but no difference was observed in TAS levels (p=0.118). The patient group was divided into two subgroups, idiopathic and secondary DVT. TOS and OSI levels were significantly higher patients with both idiopathic DVT and secondary DVT compared to the control group (p<0.0001). TAS levels were significantly higher in patients with idiopathic DVT than in the control group, but no difference was observed in the patients with secondary DVT. Conclusion: Specificity and sensitivity values obtained from the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve show that TOS and OSI are both markers that can be used in the diagnosis of DVT. Also, determination of oxidative stress markers may guide clinicians to take necessary precautions to balance oxidative stress in the patients.