Fibrinolysis Flashcards

1
Q

Process wherein the temporary fibrin clot is systematically and gradually dissolved in order to restore normal blood flow

A

Fibrinolysis

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2
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Major inhibitor of plasmin

A

Alpha2-antiplasmin

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3
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Plasminogen activators

A

FXIIa, Kallekrin, HMWK

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4
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Plasmin

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Fibrinolysin (lyses that fibrin clot)

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5
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Inhibitors of Fibrinolysis

A
  1. Alpha2-antiplasmin
  2. Alpha1-antitrypsin
  3. Apha2-macroglobulin
  4. Thrombospondin
  5. Plasminogen activator-inhibitor 1 & 2
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6
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Uncontrolled, inappropriate formation of fibrin within the blood vessels

A

Disseminated Intravascular coagulation

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7
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Screening procedure for the measurement of fibrinolytic activity

A

Euglobulin clot lysis time

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8
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Administration of Heparin

A

IV

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9
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First agent administered as an anticoagulant to patients with DIC

A

Heparin

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10
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Heparin is reversed by

A

Protamine sulfate

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11
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Oral anticoagulants

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Warfarin, coumadin, coumarin (all are Vit. K Antagonists)

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