Coag Flashcards
Thrombus
occlusion of bv from clot formed within the vessel
Emboli
occlusion of artery from an object that migrates from one part of the body to the bv.
- object can be clot, fat, cholesterol, tumor
Warfarin
Vit K Antagonist
aka - coumidin
Warfarin MOA
inhibits synthesis of coag factors 2,7,9,10, protein C & S
How do you take Warfarin
orally
How soon does Warfarin work
3-5 days
use heparin bridge
What to monitor Warfarin
PT/INR
- 2-3 - Mechanical heart valve 3-4.5
Indications to use Warfarin
DVT
Afib
artificial heart valve
combo with heparin for MI
ADR Warfarin
TERATOGEN
bleeding
alopecia
Warfarin drug interactions
MANY!
Reversal of Warfarin
1- Vit K
2- FFP
Heparin
Indirect Thrombin Inhibitor
What factors does Heparin inhibit
2 (thrombin) , 9, 10
How is Heparin given
IV or SQ
**NOT IM
Monitoring Heparin?
PTT
Adequate PTT on Heparin
1.5-2
Indications for Heparin
Venous thrombosis - prevents clots - prevents clots getting bigger Arterial thrombosis **only in combo
Afib
ADR Heparin
Bleeding
Alopecia
Osteoporosis
HIT**
Contraindications to Heparin
bleeding
allergy to cows or pigs
Do the kidneys clear heparin?
NO
Reverse Heparin
Protamine Sulfate
LMWH
Indirect Thrombin Inhibitor
LMWH MOA
Similar to heparin, but more effect on Xa
How to give LMWH
SQ 1-2x day
Monitor LMWH
not needed
Indications for LMWH
Venous thrombus
ADR LMWH
less thrombocytopenia
Reversal of LMWH
Not reversed well
Enoxaprin
LMWH
Dalteparin
LMWH
Tinzaparin
LMWH