Blood Disorders Flashcards
coagulation cascade
series of reactions catalysed by protein enzy,es known as coagulation factors
steps in response to bleeding, to clot the blood and stop bleeding
extrinsic coagulation cascade
response to tissue damage/factors
factor 7 - 7a
intrinsic coagulation cascade
response to triggers from the blood
collagen triggers this
1 - 1a, 8-8a for stable clot
antithrombotic medicine
injectable - herapin
oral anticoaugalnt - courmarin
antiplatelet - asprin
injectable drugs
usually temporary
unfractioned heparin, low molecular weight heparin
unfractioned heparin
injected, infusion, active for few mins
rapid control, rapid onset
inhibits antithrombin3
hospital based tx
low molecular weight heparin
given subcutaneous injection
stops clotting without increase bleeding risk
uncomfortable to administer
no dental issue
oral anticoagulants
interfere with coagulation cascade
warfarin, apixaban, edoxoban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran
oral antiplatelets
interfere with platelet numbers/function
low dose apsirinm clopidogrel, dipyramidole,abciximab
safe dental care with no drugs being a risk
hygiene therapy, RPD, restorative, endo, ortjo
caution dental care - big risks
extractions, minor oral surgery, implants, periodontal surgery
indications for anticoagulation
conditions wjere blood clots form
atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, heart valve disease, mechanical heart valves, thrombophilia
types of anticoagulants
coumarins - warfarin
indanediones - phenindione
direct thrombin inhibitor - dabigatran
factor 6a inhibitor - apixaban, rivaroxaban
warfarin is a
anticoagulant, vitamin K agonist, interferes with action of VitK and changes syntehsis of clotting factors
2, 7, 9 , 10
warfarin onset
slow, 2-3 days
initial hypercoagulability due to protein C + S inhibition [immediately]
increased coagulation risk initially, may be on heparin in hospital
if stopping, when starting again, pulmonary embolism risk
warfarin + INR
normal 2-3 if on anticoagulant
3-4 in prosthetic valve, higher risk of DVT
checked every 4-8 weeks,
INR
measurement of how long it takes for blood to clot
not always well controlled, foods and medicines can interact with warfarin and upset INR
warfarin + dental px
cause prolonged bleeding, haemorrhage
INR and bloof test 72hrs of tx
early in day, early in week
local haemostatic measures - sutures, cellular sponge, LA infiltration
post op instructions, contact number
drug interactions w warfarin
potentiating drugs = increase INR
- amiodarone, antibiotics, alcohol, NSAIDs [no ibu]
inhibiting drugs = decrease INR
- carbamazepine
avoid prescribing for px on warfarin
aspirin, NSAIDs, azole antifungals [fluconazole]
need to monitor INR, GP
hazards taking warfarin
haemorrhage, 1% risk of bleed, 25% fatal
due to trauma like fall, serious if older
soft tissue injury - bleeding into muscles
rapid reversal of vitK agonist possible in hospital
new oral anticogulants
to resolve issues of warfarin
- dont need to monitor aciton, predicatable bioavailability
- rapid onset of action, 1hr
- short duration of action, 1 day
- short tx
- reversable agents for severe bleeding/trauma
good for those rurally
how do new oral anticoagulants work and examples
prevent factor Xa
- rivaroxaban [1x daily]
- apixaban [2]
- edoxaban [1]
- diabigatran [1]