Longitudinal Cohort Study on Immune Thrombocytopenia Complicated With Acute Ischemic Stroke

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an immune-mediated acquired bleeding disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, with normal or increased megakaryocyte counts in the bone marrow but impaired maturation. The estimated incidence in the general population is approximately 2 to 5 cases per 100,000 individuals. The primary clinical manifestation of ITP is bleeding, ranging from mild skin/mucosal bleeding to life-threatening organ hemorrhage. However, some patients also face an increased risk of thrombosis/embolism. Embolic events in critical organs such as the heart and brain can severely impact patients' quality of life and lead to life-threatening complications.

In China, there are approximately 3.94 million new stroke cases annually, of which acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is the most common type, accounting for 69.6% to 72.8% of all new stroke cases. From an epidemiological perspective, AIS is a globally prevalent disease that significantly affects the quality of life and physical health across populations.

Research indicates that immune thrombocytopenia increases the risk of cerebral infarction and represents a relatively uncommon but important etiological factor for acute ischemic stroke. Currently, most cohort studies on ITP in China are either single-center studies or limited multicenter studies with small sample sizes, resulting in insufficient data and a lack of large-scale, longitudinal prospective cohort studies.

This study is a multicenter, retrospective and prospective longitudinal observational study that will enroll patients diagnosed with ITP and concurrent acute ischemic stroke. It will collect baseline patient information and diagnostic data, conduct regular prospective follow-ups via questionnaires, telephone interviews, video consultations, online platforms, and in-person visits, and record treatment regimens, comorbidities, and prognostic outcomes. Additionally, hospitalization and outpatient costs will be extracted from medical records. The study aims to provide comprehensive data on the epidemiology, treatment patterns, clinical outcomes, and healthcare costs of ITP patients with AIS in China, ultimately supporting the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies and improving long-term bleeding-free survival rates.

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia, and subsequently identified patients with acute ischemic stroke.
• Since January 1, 2005, patients who received treatment at Peking University People's Hospital.

Exclusion criteria

• For any reason, such as the occurrence of severe mental disorders, the follow-up information may be unavailable;
• Patients deemed unsuitable for the study by the researchers.