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Oral anticoagulation, INR and Stroke Prevention Flashcards

1
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Which NOAC drugs are anti factor Xa?

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  • Edoxaban
  • Rivaroxaban
  • Apixaban
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Which NOAC drug is anti factor IIa?

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  • Dabigatran
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Describe the method of action of Warfarin

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  • Vitamin K antagonist; reduces the biological activity (and production) of factors:
    • X, IX, VII, II (1972)
    • Protein C and S
  • Blocks vit K epoxide reductase
  • No gamma-carboxylation of glutamic acid residues so the coagulation proteins are biologically inactive (PIVKA)
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4
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Why does Warfarin not have an immediate effect?

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Warfarin immediately inhibits the production of coagulation factors II, IX, VII and X and anticoagulant proteins C and S.

Existing proteins however are unaffected and continue to work until they are metabolised.

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Which factors are the first to be cleared?

What is the consequence of giving a high dose of warfarin to patients with low protein C? What must be given to prevent this?

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Factors VII and protein C.

The patient will initially be more susceptible to thrombus formation as the naturally occuring anticoagulant protein C is cleared before the coagulation proteins. The patient should be covered by heparin (LMWH) for at least 7 days until factor II reduces.

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What factors can influence the effects of warfarin?

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  • Genetics
  • Diet
  • Adherence
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7
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What genetic components influence warfarin sensitivity?

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  • Cytochrome P450(2C9), which metabolizes (S)-warfarin, is considered to be most important
  • CYP2C9*2 & *3 associated with lower warfarin dose and increased bleeding risk during induction
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What genetic components influence warfarin resistance?

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  • Vitamin K epoxide reductase
  • VKORC1 Asp36Tyr predicts higher dose requirement
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9
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What vitamins increase anticoagulation?

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  • Vitamin E
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What vitamins reduce anticoagulation?

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  • Vitamins K, C, co-enzyme Q10
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11
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What herbs increase anticoagulation?

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  • Garlic
  • Devil’s claw
  • Dong quai
  • Danshen
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12
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What herbs reduce anticoagulation?

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  • Korean ginseng
  • Green tea
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13
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What plants reduce anticoagulation?

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  • St. John’s Wort
  • Broccoli
  • Brussel sprouts
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14
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What effects does alcohol have on anticoagulation?

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Binge drinking increases anticoagulation

Regular drinking reduces anticoagulation

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What medications increase anticoagulation? (as a side effect)

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  • Statins
  • Amiodarone
  • Erythromycin
  • Aspirin
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16
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What medications reduce anticoagulation?

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  • Rifampicin
  • Carbamazepine
17
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What part of the coagulation cascade can be used to measure the effects of warfarin?

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Intrinsic pathway

18
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What does International Normalised Ratio (INR) measure?

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Prothrombin time ratio:

Prothrombin time ratio = Patient’s PT(s)

GMN PT (s)

19
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In what circumstances is warfarin cautioned?

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  • History of GI bleed
  • Severe heart failure
  • Liver disease
  • Renal failure
  • Alcoholism
  • Mental impairment
  • Thrombocytopaenia
  • Coagulation disorders
  • Drugs
20
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What is the international sensitivity index?

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  • Use plasmas from healthy normals & OAC patients
  • Compare PT for candidate reagent with International Reference (thromboplastin) Preparation (IRP)
  • ISI = Slope of Orthogonal Regression Line
  • UK recommends reagents with ISI 1.0 - 1.4

(reduces error seen with insensitive, high ISI reagents)

21
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Name 4 contraindications to warfarin

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  • Active peptic ulcer
  • Pregnancy (can cause bony abnormalities in unborn children- dose dependent)
  • Uncontrolled HTN
  • Infective endocarditis
22
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Name some non-haemorrhagic side effects of warfarin

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  • Rash
  • Alopecia
  • Symptoms of association are common
23
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Describe the epidemiology of AF

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More common in men than women

Becoming more common overall: 3 fold increase 1968-1989 (Framingham)

25% paroxysmal

Many have underlying cardiac disease

24
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What are the complications of AF?

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Increased risk of stroke and thromboembolism

Increased risk of death

Associated with higher mortality from CHD and HF

Impaired cognition/dementia

25
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What factors would cause a score of 1 (each) on the CHADS2 risk score?

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  • CHF
  • HTN
  • Age >75
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke/TIA
26
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What would cause a score of 1 (each) on the CHA2DS2-VASC risk score?

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  • CHF or LVEF < or = 40%
  • HTN
  • Age >75
  • Diabets
  • Stroke/TIA
  • Thromboembolism/ vascular disease
  • Age 65-74
  • Female
27
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What factors give a score of 1 (each) in the HASBLED risk score?

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  • HTN >160mmHg
  • Abnormal liver/renal function
  • Stroke or TIA in the past
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Labile INR
  • Elderly (>75)
  • Drugs (aspirin etc), alcohol use
28
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What INR is optimal coagulation control?

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Target INR 2.5 with an acceptable range of 2-3

29
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What effect does aspirin have in prevention of stroke in AF patients?

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No effect- only effective if AF not present

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