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Bleeding and Clotting - Hubbard Flashcards

1
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platelet adhesion is dependent on glycoproteins on platelet surface and is mediated by vonWillebrand factor

  • activated platelets have storage granules and secrete factors (ADP, serotonin) which recruit other platelets
  • end result is the formation of a platelet plug which blocks egress of blood from the site of vascular injury
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primary hemostasis

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involves the serum coagulation factors which ultimately catalyze the devlpment of fibrin latticework which braces and supports the platelet plug
- serum coagulation factors also function to recruit platelets and amplify both primary and secondary hemostasis

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secondary hemostasis

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what ROS are important to ask in a pt with bleeding disorder?

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  • bleeding
  • bruising
  • abnormal clotting
  • recurrent DVT
  • hx of PE/stroke
  • fatigue
  • fever
  • enlargement of spleen/LN/liver
  • weight loss
  • GO bleed
  • GU bleed -> beware beeturia!
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what should always be considered a cause of petechiae/thrombocytopenia?

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medications:

  • abx (cephalosporin)
  • H2 blockers
  • heparin
  • digoxin
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complication of medical, surgical, obstetrical situations

  • intrinsic and extrinsic coagulation system are activated with resulting local and general escape of thrombin into the circulatory system, resulting in initial thrombosis
  • a platelets and clotting factors are depleted, bleeding ensues -> major factor of dz
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disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

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what is the tx for DIC?

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  • correction of underlying dz: sepsis, bowel obstruction
  • heparin (only if thrombosis occurs)
  • supportive care
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generalized disorder of microcirculation characterized by thrombocytopenic purpura, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (schistocytes), fluctuating neurological signs, febrility

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thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)

- hyaline thrombi which occlude the capillaries of virtually every organ in the body

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MAHA + thrombocytepenia (<50k) + fever + neurologic symptoms

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TTP

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MAHA + thrombocytopenia (<50k) + fever + neurologic symptoms + RENAL FAILURE

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hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

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what are the two major forms of TTP?

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  1. hereditary: ADAMTS13 mutation
  2. acquired: autoAb against ADAMTS13 (linked to infection, malignancy, immune disorders)

No ADAMTS13 = too much clumping

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what is the tx for TTP?

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  • treat the underlying cause
  • plasmapharesis
  • nearly 100% mortality if not treated
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very large group of related disease that have decreased platelet adhesion as their hallmark

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vonWillebrand disease

- pathologic lesion is decreased or absent vWF

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what is the tx for vonWillebrand disease?

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  • cryoprecipitate (replaces vWF)

- DDAVP (causes release of vWF from endothelium

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defects in platelet function may be seen in what 3 diseases?

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  1. uremia: impaired platelet adhesion
  2. dysproteinemias: interference with platelet membrane function
  3. autoimmune disorders: multiple abnormalities
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the only endothelial syndrome associated with hemostatic complications

  • caused by thinning of vessel walls with telangiectatic formations, AV malformations, and aneurysmal dilations throughout the body
  • AD inheritance
  • telangiectasias gradually appear throughout life
  • epistaxis MC sx
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hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

- aka Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome

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hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is caused by a defect in what gene?

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endoglin (CD105) on xsome 9

- membrane glycoprotein strongly expressed on endothelial cells

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what is the tx for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?

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surgery and laser photoablation of telangiectasias of some value
- usually benign clinical course, recurrent bleeds frequent, but death from exsanguination is rare

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18
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recurrent LE thrombophlebitis and DVT, venous insufficiency, chronic leg ulcers
- significantly increased risk DVT in pregnant women (due in part to pregnancy-induces hypercoagulability)

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AT-III deficiency

- diagnosed by decreased levels AT-III in serum (<50%)

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what is the tx for AT-III def?

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  • prophylactic w/ anticoagulants
  • pts w/ DVT should receive heparin, HIGH doses
  • AT-III replacement therapy is available for pts w/DVT
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20
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protein that inactivates factors V and VIII

21
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protein that is a cofactor for protein C

22
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MCC of hypercoagulable state from deficiency of protein C and S is caused by what?

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initiation of warfarin therapy

- protein C and S are depleted prior to the other factors, resulting in temporary increase in coagulability

23
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abnormality of what factor, at the binding site for activated protein C

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factor V leiden

  • heterozygotes at increased risk for thromboembolic disease
  • homozygotes have excessively high risk for thromboembolism
24
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what is the tx for factor V leiden mutation?

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  • no prior episodes: DVT prophylaxis

- prior episodes: consider lifelong anticoagulation

25
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mutation resulting in increased activity for prothrombin and inability to de-activate prothrombin
- risk of thrombosis very high!

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prothrombin 20210

  • aka factor II
  • combined with facor V leiden, may account for most cases of hereditary thrombophilia
26
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what is the tx of prothrombin 20210 mutation?

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same as factor V:

  • no prior episodes: DVT prophylaxis
  • prior episodes: consider lifelong anticoagulation
27
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  • anticardiolipin Ab syndrome
  • lupus anticoagulant
  • false positive VDRL Ab syndrome
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antiphospholipid syndrome

28
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what are the assoc features of antiphospholipid syndrome?

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  • thromboembolic phenomena
  • miscarriage
  • thrombocytopenia
  • cerebral ischemia and recurrent stroke
29
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connective tissue disease (present in >50%, but not required for dx)

  • prolonged PTT
  • valvular heart disease
  • coronary artery disease
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antiphospholipid synd

30
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what are the three diagnostic tests that Hubbard wants us to know for antiphospholipid syndrome?

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  1. prolonged PTT
  2. lack of correction in mixing studies using NL plasma
  3. neutralization of inhibitor with excess phospholipid

NOTE: multiple positive tests over 3-12months required to make dx

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what test may be more specific than PTT for antiphospholipid syndrome?

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dilute Russell Vwhatiper venom time (DRVVT)

32
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what is the tx for antiphos synd?

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lifelong anticoagulation

  • heparin in pregnancy
  • hydroxychloroquine in pts w/ APS and SLE
33
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anticoagulation during pregnancy may be accomplished with what in pt with antiphospholipid syndrome?

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subQ heparin KNOW this

34
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what are the 3 elements of virchows triad?

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  1. vessel wall damage
  2. altered blood flow (stasis)
  3. hypercoagulability
35
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what are the 4 main INHERITED thrombotic disorders that Hubbard wants us to know?

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  • antithrombin III def
  • protein C and S def
  • factor V leiden mutation
  • prothrombin 20210 mutation
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what are the 3 main ACQUIRED thrombotic disorders that Hubbard wants us to know?

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  • protein C and S def
  • dysfribrinogenemias
  • antiphospholipid synd
37
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PE finding, pain in calf or popliteal area on dorsiflexion of foot
- **beware lots of false positives and negatives

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Homans sing

38
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PE finding, pain typically caused with compression of the calf against the tibia but not when squeezing the calf itself
- neither sensitive not specific for DVT

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Moses sign

- aka Bancrofts sign

39
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pain with percussion of the anteromedial tibia

- not sen/specific for DVT

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Lisker’s sign

40
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BP cuff applied to mid-calf and pain elicited with inflation to 80mmHg
- not sen/specific for DVT

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Lowenberg’s sign

41
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veins of affected leg distended in comparison to non-affected leg
- not sen/specific for DVT

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unilateral superficial venous distention

42
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  • clinical sx/sy of DVT
  • alternative dx less likely than DVT
  • HR 100bpm
  • immobilization (>3 days) or surgery in last 4 weeks
  • previous hx DVT
  • hemoptysis
  • active cancer w/in last 6 months
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  • *modified wells criteria for DVT**

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43
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  • previous PE or DVT
  • HR 100bpm
  • recent surgery/immobilization
  • clinical signs of DVT
  • alternative dx less likely that PE
  • hemoptysis
  • cancer
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    • modified wells criteria for PE**

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44
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what is the scoring range for well criteria?

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0-1 = low probability
2-6 = intermediate probability
7+ = high probability
45
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medical sign involving episodes of vessel inflammation due to blood clot (thrombophlebitis) which are recurrent or appearing in different locations over time (thrombophlebitis migrans or migratory thrombophlebitis)

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trousseau’s syndrome

46
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what are the 3 main causes of drug-induced hypercoagulability?

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  1. tamoxifen: SERM that increases risk DVT/PE/stroke
  2. bevacizumab: VEGF inhibitor may cause both arterial and venous thromboembolic issues
  3. thalidomide, lenalidomide: angiogenesis inhibitors that cause arterial and venous thromboembolic issues
47
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what are the “other” causes of hypercoagulability?

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  • prolonged sitting
  • extended travel
  • heart failure -> major RF for intracardiac thrombi
48
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what are the two examples of synnergistic risk factors for DVT?

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  • oral contraceptives + heterozygous factor V leiden

- hyperhomocystinemia + heterozygous factor V leiden

49
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what are the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies that prevent DVT/PE?

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  • stop smoking

- stop meds that increase risk (oral contraceptives, tamoxifen, megestrol acetate)

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