Coagulation Flashcards
What are the four steps of hemostasis?
- Vascular spasm
- Platelet plug formation (primary homeostasis)
- Coagulation and fibrin formation (secondary homeostasis)
- Fibrinolysis
Where are platelets produced and by what?
bone marrow by megakaryocytes
List the three steps required to produce a platelet plug:
- adhesion
- activation
- aggregation
During what step does von Willebrand factor bind to the platelet?
step 1 - adhesion
During what step does von Willebrand factor bind to the platelet?
step 1 - adhesion
How does the injured blood vessel initially active the platelet plug?
Endothelial injury exposes collagen -> exposed collagen at site of vascular injury activates platelets.
Intrinsic pathway saying:
If you can’t buy the intrinsic pathway for $12, you might be able to for $11.98
Extrinsic pathway saying:
You can buy the extrinsic pathway for 37 cents
Final common pathway saying:
The final common pathway can be purchased at the five (5) and dime (10) for 1 or 2 dollars on the 13th of the month
What converts fibrinogen to fibrinogen monomer?
Thrombin
What is a normal aPTT value?
25-32 seconds
What is a normal PT value?
12-14 seconds
What is a normal INR value? What is therapeutic on warfarin?
~ 1
2-3 times normal
What is a normal ACT?
90-120 seconds
What must the ACT be before initiating CPB?
> 400 seconds