Anticoags|Procoags Flashcards
Vessel damage = tissue factor (TF) release which binds with VIIa = conversion of X to Xa = small amount of thrombin
Initiation Phase
Plts, V & XI activated by thrombin
Amplification Phase
-VIII, IX and calcium on plts = activation of X while thrombin activates plts, V, VIII =VIIIa-IXa complex
The VIIIa-IXa complex switches reaction to intrinsic tenase (Xase) pathway
So increased Xa = large amount of thrombin
Propagation Phase:
this drug binds to antithrombin causing enhanced binding with thrombin which means?
heparin and if thrombin is bound..it is not available for clotting
uses of heparin?
prevent/treat thrombus PE coronary syndromes HD CP bypass
onset of subcu hep vs IV?
subcu 1-2 hours, IV immediate
what is heparin affected by?
temperature, protein binding, pt variable anticoagulation response, renal & hepatic disease
is heparin or LMWH [lovenox] more susceptible to temp, protein binding, renal/hepatic dz?
LMWH!
3 lab values that can be used to monitor heparin and when to choose which one?
Low dose xa high dose (bypass) ACT 350-400 aPTT
therapeutic range of aPTT on hep?
1.5 - 2.5 x NL (N=30-35 sec)
what is HIT
heparin induced thrombocytopenia
plt count <100,000 or 50% drop from baseline
MOA of HIT
heparin dependent antibodies trigger plt aggregation which causes thrombocytopenia
Reversal of heparin?
protamine - 1 mg for each 100 units circulation heparin
why do we overdose protamine?
protamine clearance is 20 min faster than heparin clearance (1/2 life 1 hr) so could run risk of heparin rebounding
UFH & LMWH ↑ risk of neuraxial hematoma especially with
especially with NSAIDs, platelet inhibitors
why is lmwh have more consistent pharmacokinetics and better bioavailability at lower doses
Less protein binding than heparin
2 things to be cautious with when using LMWH
renal dz and its not antagonized by protamine
Predictable onset (but delayed for 8-12 hrs) and duration, effective PO; requires lab monitoring, difficult to reverse, crosses placenta
Warfarin (Coumadin®)
elimination half-life warfarin?
24-36 hours
Warfarin (Coumadin®) affected by
diet, drugs, ETOH, age, liver disease
Monitoring warfarin is Best w PT but unreliable, what did we do to fix this
INR - moderate = 2-3
Major surgery mgmt of warfarin?
Monitor INR peri-op; D/C 1-3 days pre-op; reinstitute 1-7 days post-op; UFH bridging for high-risk clotters
Reversal of warfarin?
Vitamin K (takes days) PCCs for immediate reversal but availability issues FFP (transfusion risk and volume concerns)
some examples of Newer Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs)
direct thrombin inhibitors
Dabigatran (Pradaxa®), Bivalirudin (Angiomax®, Angiox®), Argatroban (Arcova®)
some examples of Newer Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs)
direct Xa inhibitors
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto®), Apixaban (Eliquis®), Fondaparinux (Arixtra®)
Advantages Newer Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs)
Rapid onset, therapeutic range within hours, no need for routine lab monitoring