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Haemostasis Flashcards

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What lab tests are used to assess the clotting system?

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Prothrombin Time (PT)
International Normalised Ratio (INR)
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
Thrombin Time (TT)

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Describe PT

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Tests extrinsic pathway by adding of a tissue factor to patient’s plasma
Prolonged in liver disease/warfarin

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Describe INR

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Ratio of PT to normal control, using international ref preparation
0.9-1.1
Used for warfarin dosing

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Describe APTT

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Tests intrinsic pathway by addition of surface activator to plasma
Used for monitoring of unfractionated heparin

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Describe TT

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Addition of thrombin to patients plasma

Prolonged w/ fibrinogen deficiency/abnormal function/heparin

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Where are clotting factors primarily synthesised?

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Liver

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Describe the coagulation cascade

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Coag cascade - extrinsic and intrinsic pathways activate final common pathway –> fibrin production –> thrombus formation
Thrombin w/ Ca activates FVIII –> stabilises thrombus

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What is the role of Vit K in clotting?

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Cofactor needed for synthesis of blood clotting factors

-II, VII, IX & X (1972) - WEPT

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What are the causes of Vit K deficiency?

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Malabsorptive conditions
Cholestatic jaundice
Antibiotics

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What are the physiological inhibitors of coagulation?

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Anti-thrombin III (serine protease inhibitor, potentiated by heparin)
Activated protein C (generated by vit K, activated by thrombin) –> induces fibrinolysis

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Describe fibrinolysis

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Plasminogen converted to plasmin by TPA
Mediated by thrombin and APC
Plasmin breaks down fibrinogen and fibrin into FDPs

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Describe the clinical features, diagnosis & management of inherited bleeding disorders including haemophilia & vWD

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SEE SURGERY

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How does Warfarin work?

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Inhibits enzyme responsible for regenerating active Vit K

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How should Warfarin be monitored intially?

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Loading dose given w/ INR measure on alternate days

  • takes 5/7 to have an effect on clotting factor levels
  • initial protrombotic effect so combine w/ heparin until INR in therapeutic range
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What conditions is Warfarin contraindicated in?

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Peptic ulcer disease
Bleeding disorders
Severe HTN
Pregnancy

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What are the target INRs for prophylactic use of Warfarin?

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Single DVT/PE = 2-3
Atrial Fibrillation = 2-3
Recurrent DVT/PE = 3-4
Prosthetic metal heart valves = 3-4

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What are the NOACs?

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Novel Oral Anticoagulant Drugs

  • dabigatran
  • apixaban
  • rivaroxaban
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What are the NOACs used for?

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2o prevention in AF pts

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How do NOACs work?

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Rivaroxaban & Apixaban
-reversible comp antagonists of Factor Xa
Dabigatran
-reversible comp antagonist of Thrombin

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What are the advantages of NOACs?

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Rapid onset of anticoagulant effect
More predictable pharmacokinetics
Lower potential for interactions
No need for routine coag monitoring
Decreased rates of intracranial bleeding
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What are the disadvantages of NOACs?

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No specific antidotes for NOACs
Partially cleared by kidney (dose reduction in CKD)
Increased risk of GI bleeding (Dabi & Riva)

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What should be given to pts on NOACs in the event of a major bleed?

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Prothrombin complex concentrate (octaplex)

23
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Outline the clinical features of DIC, including laboratory tests used in diagnosis

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SEE SURGERY

24
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What determines the management of over anticoagulation w/ Warfarin?

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INR

Severity of bleed

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What should be done for over anticoagulation w/ Warfarin if the INR is 4.5-6?
Reduce/omit dose of warfarin | Restart when INR <5
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What should be done for over anticoagulation w/ Warfarin if the INR is 6-8?
STOP warfarin | Restart at lower dose when INR <5
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What should be done for over anticoagulation w/ Warfarin if the INR is >8 w/ no/mild bleeding?
STOP warfarin | Give 0.5-2mg oral Vit K if risk factors for bleeding
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What should be done for over anticoagulation w/ Warfarin in the case of a major bleed?
STOP warfarin Give 5-10mg Vit K (IV) Give octaplex/FFP (local guidelines)
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What is the major downside of Vitamin K in reversing Warfarin over anticoagulation?
Takes several hours to work | Not sufficient in acute bleed
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How does Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) work?
Inactivates Factor Xa (not thrombin) | Long acting
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What are the advantages of LMWH?
Given s.c. | No lab monitoring required (can use anti-factor Xa)
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What are the disadvantages of LMWH?
Can accumulate in renal failure - lower dose used prophylactically - UFH used therapeutically
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How does Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) work?
Potentiates anti-thrombin III -inc ability to inhibit thrombin, Xa & IXa Short acting
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What are the advantages of UFH?
Given IV/SC Anticoag can be terminated rapidly Useful in severe CKD
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How is UFH treatment monitored?
APTT 6hrly | -aim 1.5-2.5
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What are the side effects of LMWH/UFH?
Bleeding Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Osteoporosis (long term) Hyperkalaemia
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What are the contraindications to LMWH/UFH?
Bleeding disorders Plts <60*10^9 Prev HIT Peptic ulcer
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What should be done if a pt is over anticoagulated w/ LMWH/UFH?
STOP infusion Give protamine sulphate -less effective in LMWH
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What medications are available for thrombolysis?
Streptokinase | Alteplase
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How does Streptokinase work?
Obtained from haemolytic strep | Activates plasminogen to form plasmin
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What is the main disadvantage of Streptokinase?
Antigenic | -precludes repeated use
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How does Alteplase work?
Recombinant tissue type plasminogen activator (t-PA) - increased plasminogen activation - increased fibrinolysis
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What is the main disadvantage of Alteplase?
Slightly higher risk of intracerebral haemorrhage
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When are thrombolytic medications used?
MI/Stroke
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What are the contraindications to thrombolysis?
``` Active bleeding (or signs of cerebral haemorrhage/aortic dissection) Severe HTN (>200/120) Recent head trauma Recent surgery (<2mo) Pregnancy/recent delivery (<10/7) Severe liver disease/oesophageal varices Prolonged/traumatic CPR ```
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What is Thrombophilia?
Inherited/acquired coagulopathy predisposing to thrombosis | -usually venous
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What are the caused of Thrombophilia?
``` Inherited -APC resistance/Factor V Leiden mutation -Antithrombin III deficiency -Prothrombin gene mutation Acquired -APL syndrome ```
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What are the indications for Thrombophilia screening?
``` Arterial thrombosis <50yrs Venous thrombosis <40yrs w/ no risk factors Familial VTE Recurrent unexplained VTE Unusual site of thrombosis Recurrent foetal loss (>3) ```
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What investigations are appropriate in suspected Thrombophilia?
``` FBC Clotting Fibrinogen +/- APC resistance test Lupus anticoag/anti cardio-lipin antibodies Antithrombin & Protein C/S assays Factor V Leiden/PRothrombin PCR ```

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