Anticoagulants Flashcards

1
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Why does heparin have no effect on bound thrombin and Xa

A

Platelet releases PF4 which inhibits the action of heparin

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Clinical indications of heparin at high doses, at subtherapeitic dose

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Higher than anticoagulant dose- prevents platelet aggregation
Subtherapeutic dose- clears lipemia
Activates lipoprotein lipase

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What is used in the treatment of venous Thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

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Heparin LMWH fondaparinux and warfarin

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