Coagulation Disorders Flashcards
What are classes of injectable anticoagulatant?
what are the two types
herparin
Unfractionated Heparin - rapid acting, inhibits antithrombin 3, used mainly in hospitals
Low Molecular Weight Heparin - longer acting, given subcutaneously daily
What are the two classes of oral anticoagulation?
courmarin, non-coumarin based
What are examples of antiplatelet medication?
aspirin/clopidogrel, new drugs
Why is aspirin taken in combination with some antiplatelets?
to reduce function/adhesion of platelets
What are dental (general) preventaive measures that reduce bleeding procedures?
*Regular dental care
*Dietary advice
*Oral Hygiene
*Fluoride supplements
*Fissure sealant
What are safe dental preocedures for all drugs?
*Hygiene therapy
*Removable Prosthodontics
*Restorative dentistry, including crowns and bridges.
*Endodontics
*Orthodontic treatment
What are dental procedures that require caution?
- Extractions
- Minor oral surgery
- Implants
- Periodontal surgery
- Biopsies - sometimes
What are medical indications for anticoagulation drugs for life?
Conditions where blood clots will form too readily on or in the circulation
Atrial fibrillation
Deep venous thrombosis
Heart valve disease and Mechanical heart valves
Thrombophilia
ask patient about medications
How does warfarin work?
vitamin k antagonist
Slow onset over THREE days
Initial HYPERCOAGULABILITY (therefore use heparin) due to protein C & S inhibition first
Inhibits production of Vitamin K dependent clotting factors 2, 7, 9, 10
What are the vitamin k dependant clotting factors that warfarin inhibits?
what factors cause the hypercoagulation state
2, 7, 9 10
What is the warfarin response measured using?
INR
prothrombin > thrombin
What is the normal INR for someone on warfarin?
2-4
When would the value of INR be raised in a patient on warfarin?
3-4 in prosthetic valves and higher risk of DVT
How often should the INR be cheked?
every 4-8 weeks
What should be done for a patient on warfarin awaiting dental procedures likely to cause haemorrhage?
INR & FBC blood test within 72 hours of treatment
What are examples of local haemastatic measures?
cellulose sponge/gauze
sutures
LA
What medications should not be prescribed for dental patients on warfarin?
Aspirin (as an analgesic)
NSAIDs including Ibuprofen, Diclofenac
Azole antifungal drugs
Fluconazole
Itraconazole
Miconazole
What are the hazards of taking warfain and how is it treated?
haemorrhage
* Usually this is from TRAUMA such as hip/bone fracture
following a fall
* Soft tissue injury leading to bleeding into muscles
* RAPID reversal of anticoagulation with Vitamin K injection possible – only in a hospital setting
Advantages VS Disadvantages of NOACs?
Advantages
* No need to monitor action – predictable bioavailability
* Rapid onset of action – within an hour of dose
* Reduced interactions with food/drugs
Disadvantages
* Short duration of action, may only be used for short treatments
How do NOAC work?
act by preventing the effect of factor X
How should you treat someone on NOAC?
high/low procedure?
- Treat early in the day. Limit initial treatment
- LOW risk procedure – no NOAC change
- HIGHER risk procedure – miss/delay morning dose