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whats the difference between DVT, PE, and VTE?

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VTE? Blood clot in a vein- blocks blood flow

DVT? Legs/pelvis- unilateral localised pain/swelling

PE? Lungs- chest pain/SOB/ cough

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risk factors for VTE?

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surgery
trauma
significant immobility
malignancy
obesity
pregnancy
hormonal therapy (COC/ HRT)

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what test is done for VTE diagnosis?

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D-dimer

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counselling point for pt going on long haul flight?

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walk around plane or wear stockings

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2 methods of thromboprophylaxis

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mechanical
pharmacological

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mechanical thromboprophylaxis includes what?

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graduated compression stockings, wear until plane sufficiently mobile

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pharmacological thromboprophylaxis includes what? and when are they started?

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anticoagulants, start within 14hrs of admission

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patients with risk factors for bleeding (stroke, thrombocytopenia..)- ONLY receive prophylaxis (anticoags) when ?

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when their risk of VTE outweighs risk of bleeding.

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what tools used to assess bleeding risk?

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ORBIT/ HASBLED

0-2 low
3 medium
4-7 high

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surgery and VTE. mechanical prophylaxis, keep using until when?

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pt sufficiently mobile/ discharged from hospital

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pharmacological tx for vte prophylaxis following surgery which is most common?

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LMWH is suitable in all types of general and orthopaedic surgery

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vte prophylaxis following surgery, what drug is preferred in renal impairment

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Unfractionated heparin

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vte prophylaxis following surgery, what drug is preferred in cases of lower limb immob or pelvis fragility fractures/ knee replacement

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Fondaparinux

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general surgery pts AND general med pts with high risk of VTE should be given pharmacol prophylaxis for how long post surgery?

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7 days or until sufficient mobility
however,
28 days after major cancer surgery in abdomen
30 days in spinal surgery

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difference between unfractioned and LMWH

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unfractioned has much shorter t1/2 thus useful in pts w renal impairment due to accum of drug
if pt develops bleed, unfractioned heparin can be stopped, due to short t1/2 bleeding will also stop

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three options for vte prophylaxis following elective HIP replacement?

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LMWH for 10 days AND THEN 75mg aspirin for 28 days
LMWH for 28 days+stockings till discharge
Rivaroxaban- 10mg OD, 5 weeks

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three options for vte prophylaxis following elective KNEE replacement?

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75mg aspirin for 14 days
LMWH for 14 days+stockings till discharge
Rivaroxaban- 10mg OD, 2 weeks

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thromboprophylaxis in pregnancy - not every woman needs anticoagulation. when is it given?

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when risk of VTE outweighs risk of bleeding

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what pregnant women may be considered for vte prophylaxis? and what drug given?

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Birth/miscarriage/termination during past 6 weeks: start LMWH 4-8hrs after event, continue for 7 days

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if risk of vte outweighs risk of bleeidng in pregnant women, LMWH given during hospital admission and continued until when?
in preg women

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until no risk of vte/ till pt discharged

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additional mechanical prophylaxis considered in pregnancy if immobilised and continued until how long?

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sufficiently mobile/ discharged

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LMWH usually used to treat vte, but unfractioned heparin may be used in pt with high risk of what?

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haemorrhage
and need to have anticoag quickly
short t1/2

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first line treatment of confirmed DVT/ PE?

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apixaban/ rivaroxaban

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second line tx of confirmed DVT/PE?

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LMWH for at least 5 days, then dabigatran/edoxaban

LMWH+warfarin for at least 5 days/till INR at least 2, 2 readings, then warfarin alone

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what to do if anticoagulation treatment fails?
assess adherence and other potential sources of hypercoagulability; increase dose/change to anticoagulant with different moa
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duration of anticoag treatment for distal DVT (calf)
6 weeks
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duration of anticoag treatment for proximal DVT/ PE?
at least 3 months (3-6 for those with active cancer)
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duration of anticoag treatment for provoked DVT/ PE i.e. done something to cause it like being immobile or using coc
stop at 3 months if provoking factor resolved
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duration of anticoag treatment for unprovoked DVT/ PE eg if pt has underlying condition they can't control causing the dvt e.g. age/ cancer
3 months +
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duration of anticoag treatment for recurrent DVT/ PE
long term
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warfarin is a high risk drug, vitamin k antagonist why is INR monitored?
higher INR = thinner blood
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what INR to maintain in VTE/AF/Cardioversion/MI/Cardiomyopathy?
2.5 (+/- 0.5)
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what INR to maintain in Recurrent VTE/Mechanical heart valves?
3.5 for more invasive conditions
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what to do with warfarin in cases of major bleed?
stop warfarin -> IV phytomenadione (vitamin K)+dried prothrombin
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what to do if warfarin pt has INR >8, minor bleeding?
stop warfarin - IV phytomenadione
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what to do if warfarin pt has INR >8, no bleeding?
Stop warfarin - oral phytomenadione
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what to do if warfarin pt has INR 5-8, minor bleeding?
Stop warfarin - IV phytomenadiaone
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what to do if warfarin pt has INR 5-8, no bleeding?
Withhold 1-2 doses of warfarin+reduce subsequent dose
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in cases of increased INR, when should warfarin be restarted?
Restart warfarin when INR<5
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when to monitor inr on warfarin?
every 1-2 days in early tx then every 12 weeks
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essentially, if there is a minor bleed in pt on warfarin with high INR eg nose/ gum blees give IV/ ORAL phytomenadione
IV
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essentially, if there is NO bleed in pt on warfarin with high INR give IV/ ORAL phytomenadione
oral only if INR >8 if INR 5-8 withold 1-2 doses of warfarin
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side effects of warfarin 3
skin necrosis and calciphylaxis (painful rash) haemorrhage: prolonged bleeding pregnancy: avoid in 1st and 3rd trim (or altogether. teratogenic) use contraception
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whats the antidote for haemorrhage
vit K1 (phytomenadione)
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what foods and drink does warfarin interact with?
VITAMIN K RICH FOODS- avoid major diet changes with leafy greens, reduces efficacy of warfarin POMEGRANATE+CRANBERRY JUICE- increases INR *no interactn with grapefruit
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what otc gel interacts with warfarin, increases INR
miconazole (OTC Daktarin)
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warfarin interacts with cyp250 inhibs and inducers such as?
inhib (inc conc): fluconazole, macrolides induc (dec conc): phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampicin
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minor surgery procedures only performed in warfarin pts in low risk of bleeidng... what INR?
less than 2.5 stop warfarin and restart 24 hrs post procedure
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when to stop warfain in surgery procedures whererisk of severe bleeding?
3-5 days before INR equal to/>1.5? Give vitamin K day before surgery High risk of thromboembolism? Bridge with LMWH, stop LMWH 24hrs before surgery, restart LMWH 48hrs after
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EMERGENCY SURGERY? if can be delayed by 6-12 hrs? if CAN’T be delayed by 6-12hrs?
eg non servere emergency like appendicitis? Give IV vitamin K eg car crash? IV vitamin K+dried prothrombin complex (same as what you give for major bleed!)
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why are we trying to shift form warfarin to DOAC use?
less monitoring
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what doacs have OD dose and which have BD dose? HINT: READ
OD: RE.AD: BD
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apixaban general dose tx of DVT/ PE
10mg BD for 7 days -> 5mg BD
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rivaroxaban dose for DVT/ PE tx?
15mg BD for 3 weeks-> 20mg OD, should be taken with food
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what to do if missed dose of rivaroxaban?
take ASAP, dont double dose
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t/f with rivaroxaban you can crush and mix in apple puree
true
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which doac dose depends on: pt age? pt weight?
dabigatran edoxaban
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dabigatran dose for tx of dvt/ pe?
150mg BD aged 18-74 110-150mg BD, aged 75-79 110mg BD, aged 80+
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edoxaban dose for tx of dvt/ pe?
60mg OD, 30mg OD if <61kg
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Parenteral Anticoagulants- HEPARIN vs LMWH? all heparins should be avoided when?
in heparin induced thrombocytopenia
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heparins can cause what elec imbalance?
hyperkalaemia Haemorrhage- treat with PROTAMINE SULPHATE (used for unfractionated heparin)
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Quick initiation+elimination of unfractioned heparin ideal in what?
high bleeding risk (monitor APTT) very short t1/2 ideal for closely monitoring pts eg every 2hrs while doing APTT tests
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whys unfractioned heparin preferred in renal impairment?
short t1/2
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which heparin preferred in pregnancy?
LMWH
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