Anticoagulants , Antiplatelets, Thrombolytics Flashcards
anticoagulants definition
PREVENT clot formation or extension of existing clots
antiplatelets definition
reduce platelet aggregation on the surface of the platelet
thrombolytics definition
converts endogenous plasminogen to the fibrinolytic enzyme plasmin to dissolve newly formed blood clots
Four major counter regulatory pathways
fibrinolysis, tissue factor plasminogen inhibitor, protein c system, serine protease inhibitors
things that can prevent coagulation
endogenous anticoagulation factors, siliconized containers, heparin (CPB or dialysis), citrate ion
tissue factor plasminogen inhibitor action
inhibits extrinsic pathway by inhibiting TF-VIIa complex
coagulation propagation is inhibited by the
protein c pathway
4 key elements of the protein c pathway
protein c
thrombomodulin
endothelial protein c receptor
protein s
protein c
activated by thrombin to form activated protein c and inhibits activated factors V and VIII
is a potent anticoagulant, profibrinolytic, and anti-inflammatory
what is a cofactor to APC (activated protein C) in the inactivation of factor Va and VIIIa?
protein S
serpin/antithrombin
binds and inactivates thrombin, factor IIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, and XIIa
the enzymatic activity of antithrombin is enhanced
in the presence of heparin
any substance that deionizes the blood calcium will ___
prevent coagulation
____ charged citrate ion combines with ___ charged calcium in the blood to cause ___
negatively ; positively; unionized calcium compound
what can depress Calcium levels?
liver damage or massive transfusion where citrate ion can’t be removed quickly enough
Warfarin (coumadin) MOA
inhibits vitamin K resulting in defective factor II, VII, IX, X
what is coumadin contraindicated in?
pregnant women (crosses placenta)
what can we give to a parturient who has a clot?
heparin
coumadin pharmacokinetics
2.5-10mg dose varies depending on INR, onset 3-4 days, DOA 2-4 days
which processes have an INR goal of 2-3 on coumadin
afib, vte, pe, prevention of vte, tissue heart valves
which processes have an INR goal of 2.5-3.5 on coumadin?
mechanical heart valve, prevention of recurrent MI, history of vte
when to discontinue coumadin for minor surgery?
1-5 days for PT 20% within baseline
coumadin reversal with immediate surgery or active bleeding
vitamin k
2.5-20mg orally or 1-5 mg IV at rate of 1mg/min
emergency surgery coumadin reversal
FFP or 4-factor concentrate (Kcentra)
unfractionated heparin is ____ unpredictable than LMWH
more
heparin is a
naturally occurring polysaccharide that inhibits coagulation and enhances antithrombin
when unfractionated heparin binds to antithrombin it inactivates which coagulation enzymes?
thrombin IIa, factors IX, Xa, XI, XII
heparin must contain at least ____ units/mL
120 UPS
100 units/kg of heparin IV elimination half time
56 minutes
400 units/kg of Heparin IV elimination half time
152 minutes
a ____ in temperature prolongs the elimination half time of heparin
decrease
ACT monitoring with unfractionated heparin
get a baseline, 3-5 minutes post administration, then 30 minute - 1 hour intervals post administration
Clinical uses of unfractionated heparin
VTE SQ, PE prophylaxis, warfarin bridge, vascular or non-CPB (ACT 200-300s), interventional aneurysm clipping/coiling (>250s), CPB (>400-480s)
Dosing of unfractionated heparin for prophylaxis
5,000 units SQ q8-12h
Dosing of unfractionated heparin for treatment of thromboembolism
5,000 units IV, then continuous infusion for goal PTT 1.5-2.5 times control value