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tunica intima

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  • inner layer of vessel
  • endothelium
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tunica media

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  • middle layer
  • smooth muscle
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tunica externa

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  • outer layer
  • connective tissue
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4 steps of hemostasis

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  1. vascular spasm
  2. formation of platelet plug
  3. coagulation and fibrin formation
  4. fibrinolysis when clot is no longer needed
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Collagen

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procoagulant

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vWF

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  • procoagulant
  • fx: plt adhesion
  • synthesized by vascular endothelium
  • anchors PLT to vessel wall at site of vascular injury
  • carries inactivated factor 8
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fibronectin

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  • procoagulant
  • fx: cell adhesion
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protein C

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  • anticoagulant
  • fx: degrades factor 5a & 8a
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protein S

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  • anticoagulant
  • fx: cofactor for protein C
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antithrombin

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  • anticoagulant
  • fx: inactivates 2a, 9a, 10a , 11a, 12a
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tissue pathway factor inhibitor

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  • anticoagulant
  • fx: inhibits tissue factor
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thrombomodulin

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  • anticoagulant
  • fx: regulates naturally occurring anticoagulants
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plasminogen

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  • fibrinolytic
  • fx: precursor to plasmin
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tPA

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  • fibrinolytic
  • fx: activates plasmin
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urokinase

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  • fibrinolytic
  • fx: activates plasmin
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alpha-antiplasmin

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  • antifibrinolytic
  • fx: inactivates tPA, urokinase
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plasminogen activator inhibitor

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-antifibrinolytic
- fx: inhibits plasmin

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thromboxane A2

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vascular smooth muscle vasoconstrictor

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ADP

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vascular smooth muscle vasoconstrictor

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serotonin

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vascular smooth muscle vasoconstrictor

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nitric oxide

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vascular smooth muscle vasodilator

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prostacyclin

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vascular smooth muscle vasodilator

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Where are platelets produced?

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bone marrow by megakaryocytes

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normal PLT count

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150,000 - 300,000

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Lifespan of a PLT

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8-12 days

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PLT cleared by?

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  1. macrophages in reticuloendothelial system
  2. spleen
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External Membrane of PLT

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Glycoproteins
- adhere to injured endothelium, collagen,
fibrinogen
- GpIb attaches activated PLT to vWF
- GpIIb-IIIa complex links PLT together to form
plug

Phospholipids
- prostaglandin synthesis
- produce thromboxane A2–> activates PLT

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Internal component of PLT

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  1. Actin & myosin = PLT contraction
  2. Thrombosthenin = PLT contraction
  3. ADP = PLT activation & aggregation
  4. Ca+
  5. Fibrin stabilizing factor = crosslinks fibrin
  6. Serotonin = activates nearby PLTs
  7. Growth factor = repair damaged vessel wall
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Natural PLT inhibition

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In the absence of vascular injury, the endothelium inhibits PLT fx by secreting:

  1. Prostaglandin I2 = inhibits vWF, TxA2 activation
  2. Nitric oxide = inhibits TxA2 receptor
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PLT receptors

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  1. GPIb
  2. ADP
  3. TxA2
  4. Thrombin
  5. GPIIb-IIIa
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Hemostasis: Vascular spasm

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Immediately following vascular injury, the vessel contracts to reduce blood flow to area

2 functions:
1. reduces blood loss
2. help procoagulant remain in affected area

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Primary hemostasis: Platelet Plug

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  1. Adhesion
  2. Activation
  3. Aggregation
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Adhesion

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  1. Injury exposes collagen
  2. PLT adhere to collagen via GpIa/IIa & Gp VI
  3. vWF released from endothelium, binds to GpIb, anchors PLTs
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Activation

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  1. Collagen & thrombin activate PLT
  2. PLT release ADP & TXA2 –> nearby PLT active
  3. PLT contract & release fibrinogen, fibronectin, vWF, PLT factor 4, PLT growth factor
  4. PLT swell, misshapen, sticky –> stick to other PLT & injury site

Activated PLT express GpIIb & GpIIIa on surface

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Aggregation

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  • GpIIb/IIIa complex links activated PLT together to form PLT plug
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3 steps required to form PLT plug

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  • Adhesion
  • Activation
  • Aggregation
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37
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vWF binds to the PLT during which step?

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Adhesion

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38
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How does the injured vessel initially activate the PLT plug?

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Endothelial injury exposes collagen. Exposed collagen at the site of vascular injury activates PLT

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39
Q

Clotting factor mnemonic

A

Foolish
People
Try
Climbing
Long
Slopes
After
Christmas
Some
People
Have
Fallen

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Factor 1

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Fibrinogen (liver)

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Factor 2

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Prothrombin (liver)

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Factor 3

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Tissue factor (vascular wall)

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Factor 4

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Calcium ions (diet)

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44
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Factor 5

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Labile factor (liver)

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45
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Factor 7

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Stable factor (liver)

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46
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Factor 8

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Antihemophilic factor (liver)

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47
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Factor 9

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Christmas factor (liver)

48
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Factor 10

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Stuart-Prower factor (liver)

49
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Factor 11

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Plasma thromboplastin antecedent (liver)

50
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Factor 12

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Hageman factor (liver)

51
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Factor 13

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Fibrin stabilizing factor (liver)

52
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Coagulation cascade

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  • Extrinsic = 3, 7 “can be purchased for 37c”
  • Intrinsic = 8, 9, 11, 12 “ if you can’t buy IP for $12, can buy for $11.98
  • Final common = 1, 2, 5, 10, 13 “can be purchased at 5 & dime (10) for 1 or 2 dollars on 13th of month”
53
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Which coagulation factors are vitamin K dependent?

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II, VII, IX, X

54
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Which clotting factors are a part of the extrinsic pathway?

55
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Extrinsic pathway measured by what lab?

56
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What drug inhibits intrinsic pathway?

57
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How fast can a clot form via the extrinsic pathway?

58
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Intrinsic pathway measured by what lab?

59
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Intrinsic pathway inhibited by what drug?

60
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What is the first factor to be depleted in the patient w/ vitamin K deficiency?

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factor VII (also applies to liver failure & pt on coumadin)

61
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4 mechanisms that counterbalance blot formation

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  • Vasodilation & washout of ADP & TXA2
  • Antithrombin inactivating thrombin
  • Tissue factor pathway inhibitor neutralizes tissue factor
  • Release of protein C & S
62
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2 enzymes that convert plasminogen to plasmin

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  • tPa
  • urokinase
63
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What 2 enzyme inhibitors turn off the fibrinolytic process?

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  • tPa inhibitor
  • A2 antiplasmin
64
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How are plasmin activators used therapeutically?

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they help dissolve thrombi to restore blood flow

65
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Fibrinolysis

66
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aPTT

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  • Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
  • Assesses intrinsic & common pathways
  • Monitors heparin
  • ## Normal = 25-32 sec
67
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PT

A
  • Prothrombin time
  • Monitors warfarin
  • Normal = 12-14 sec
68
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INR

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  • International Normalization Ratio
  • Normal = ~1
  • Target for coumadin = 2-3 x control
69
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Activated clotting time

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  • Guides heparin dosing
  • Normal = 90-120 sec
  • > 400 for CPB
70
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PLT count

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  • Monitors #, not function
  • Normal = 150,000 - 300,000
71
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Bleeding time

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  • Monitors PLT function
  • Evaluates PLT plug
  • Normal = 2-10 min
72
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D- Dimer

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  • Monitors fibrinolysis
  • Normal = < 500 mg/ml
73
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Best predictor of bleeding during surgery

74
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TEG components

75
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R time

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  • time to begin forming clot
  • normal = 6-8 min
  • problem = coags
  • Tx = FFP
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K time

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  • Time until clot has achieved fixed strength
  • Normal = 3-7 min
  • Problem = fibrinogen
  • Tx = cryo
77
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Alpha angle

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  • Speed of fibrin accumulation
  • Normal = 50-60 degrees
  • Problem = fibrinogenn
  • Tx = Cryo
78
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Maximum amplitude

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  • Highest vertical amplitude on TEG
  • Measure clot strength
  • Normal = 50-60 mm
  • Problem = PLT
  • Tx = PLT +/- DDAVP
79
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A60

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  • Height of vertical amplitude 60 minutes after maximum amplitude
  • Normal = 5
  • Problem = excess fibrinolysis
  • Tx = TXA, aminocaproic acid
80
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81
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factor deficiency anticoagulation

82
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A

impaired PLT number or function

83
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A

primary fibrinolysis

84
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A

hypercoagulation

85
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A

DIC stage 1 (hypercoagulable)

86
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A

DIC stage 2 (hypocoagulable)

87
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Heparin inhibits which pathway?

A

intrinsic & final common pathway

88
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Heparin MOA

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  • Inhibits intrinsic & final common pathways
  • binds to AT3 & accelerates its anticoagulant ability
  • neutralizes thrombin & activates factors 9, 10 ,11, 12
89
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CPB dose for heparin

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300-400 U/kg

90
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therapeutic heparizination occurs when aPTT is:

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1.5 - 2.5 x normal ( normal = 25-35 sec)

91
Q

Can a pregnant patient receive IV heparin?

A

yes, it doesn’t cross placenta

92
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Protamine

A
  • derived from salmon sperm
  • positively charged protamine & negatively charged heparin create neutralization
  • dose = 1 mg for every 100 U heparin
93
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Protamine SE

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  • Hypotension (histamine); push slow
  • Pulmonary HTN ( TxA2 & 5HT release)
  • Allergic reaction (previous sensitization to NPH, fish allergy, vasectomy)
94
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Coumadin inhibits factors:

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2, 7, 9, 10, protein C & S

95
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Warfarin

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  • Inhibits vitamin K dependent factors (2, 7, 9, 10, protein C & S)
  • Highly protein bound
  • Monitored w/ PT/INR
  • Antidote = Vit K, FFP, recombinant VIIa, prothromin complex concentrate
96
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Risk factors for vit K deficiency

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  • Poor dietary intake
  • ABX therapy kills off GI flora & reduces Vit K synthesis
  • Malabsorption d/t obstructive biliary tract dz
  • Hepatocellular dz
  • Neonates do not have intestinal flora that synthesizes vit K
97
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Clopidogrel

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  • ADP receptor inhibitor
  • Stop 5-7 days preop
98
Q

Ticlopidine

A
  • ADP receptor inhibitor
  • Stop 14 days preop
99
Q

Prasurgel

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  • ADP receptor inhibitor
  • Stop 7-10 days preop
100
Q

Ticagreclor

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  • ADP receptor inhibitor
  • Stop 5-7 days preop
101
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COX inhibitor MOA

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  • prevent PLT aggregation by blocking cyclooxygenase 1
  • stop conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins & ultimately thromboxane A2
102
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Aspirin

A
  • COX inhibitor
  • Stop 7 days preop
103
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NSAIDs

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  • COX inhibitor
  • Stop 1-2 days preop
104
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Heparin

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  • Unfractioned - stop 6 hrs preop
  • LWWH - stop 1-2 days preop
105
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Warfarin

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  • Vit K antagonist
  • Stop 2 -4 days preop
106
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Antifibrinolytics

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  • Stop conversion of plasminogen to plasmin
  • promote clot formation
  • TXA, aminocaproic acid
107
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Fibrinolytics

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  • conversion of plasminogen to plasmin
  • break down clots
  • tPA, urokinase, streptokinase, reteplase, alteplase
108
Q

tPA

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  • Plasminogen activator
  • Stop 1 hr preop
109
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vWF Dz

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  • Most common inherited d/o of PLT fx
  • Normal PLT count, Plt dysfunction
  • Increased PTT & bleeding time
  • Tx:
    1. DDAVP - stimulates release of vWF & increases factor 8 activity
    2. Cryo (8,13, fibrinogen, vWF)
    3. FFP (all clotting factors)
    4. Purified 8-vWF
110
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Hemophilia A

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  • X linked
  • Factor 8 deficiency
  • Prolonged PTT
  • Tx: factor 8 conc, FFP, cryo
111
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Hemophilia B

A

factor 9 deficiency

112
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DIC

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  • Disorganized clotting & fibrinolysis
  • Thrombin formation creates microvascular clots that impair tissue perfusion causing hypoxia & acidosis
  • Activates anticoagulant system leading to consumption of coag factors, fibrinogen, & PLT
  • S/S
    1. Ecchymosis
    2. Petechiae
    3. Mucosal bleeding
    4. Bleeding at IV site
  • High risk = sepsis, OB, malignancy, preeclampsia, placental abruption, AFE
  • Tx = IVFs, FFP, PLTs, Cryo, IV heparin, LMWH
113
Q

Protein C & S deficiency results in:

A
  • hypercoagulability
  • thrombosis
114
Q

Coagulation d/o tx w/ desmopressin

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  • vWB Type I > II
  • Hemophilia A
115
Q

MOA Desmopressin/DDAVP

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stimulates release of vWF & increases factor 8 activity

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