Fibrinolysis Flashcards
Process wherein the temporary fibrin clot is systematically and gradually dissolved in order to restore normal blood flow
Fibrinolysis
Major inhibitor of plasmin
Alpha2-antiplasmin
Plasminogen activators
FXIIa, Kallekrin, HMWK
Plasmin
Fibrinolysin (lyses that fibrin clot)
Inhibitors of Fibrinolysis
- Alpha2-antiplasmin
- Alpha1-antitrypsin
- Apha2-macroglobulin
- Thrombospondin
- Plasminogen activator-inhibitor 1 & 2
Uncontrolled, inappropriate formation of fibrin within the blood vessels
Disseminated Intravascular coagulation
Screening procedure for the measurement of fibrinolytic activity
Euglobulin clot lysis time
Administration of Heparin
IV
First agent administered as an anticoagulant to patients with DIC
Heparin
Heparin is reversed by
Protamine sulfate
Oral anticoagulants
Warfarin, coumadin, coumarin (all are Vit. K Antagonists)