haematology - haemostasis Flashcards
1
Q
phases of coagulation cascade
A
initation
amplification
propagation and thrombin burst
stable clot
2
Q
key inhibitors of coagulation cascade
A
tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI)
protein C
protein S
antithrombin III
3
Q
APTT
A
activated partial thromboplastin time
intrinsic pathway
monitor heparin therapy
4
Q
PT
A
prothrombin time
extrinsic pathway
monitor warfarin therapy (INR)
5
Q
TT
A
thrombin time
common pathway
