(P) Lesson 3: Secondary Hemostasis Flashcards
Hemostasis is mainly triggered by what?
Tissue Injury
This is a physiological process that maintains blood in liquid state.
Hemostasis
Rearrange the following steps of hemostasis
A. Platelet Adhesion
B. Platelet Plug Formation
C. Platelet Aggregation
D. Fibrin Stabilization
E. Vasoconstriction
F. Fibrin Dissoloution
E, A, C, B, D, F
All are part of Primary Hemostasis EXCEPT?
A. Vasoconstriction
B. Platelet Plug Formation
C. Platelet Aggregation
D. Fibrin Dissolution
D
Both fibrin stabilization and fibrin dissolution are part of secondary hemostasis.
Fibrin dissolution is also known as?
Fibrinolysis
What are the three (3) important functions of hemostasis?
- Stop bleeding
- Localize the site of injury
- Tissue repair
If an individual has a problem with the sequence of hemostasis, it results in what?
Unbalanced hemostasis
An unbalanced hemostasis can result in which two (2) phenomena?
- Excessive bleeding (hemorrhage)
- Pathological clotting (thrombosis)
Pathological clotting means there is problem with an individual’s what?
Dissolution
What is the goal of primary hemostasis?
To form a primary platelet plug
What is the goal of secondary hemostasis?
To form a stable fibrin clot
The formation of a stable fibrin clot is triggered by what?
Tissue injury
Stable fibrin clots are formed with the help of what?
Plasma proteins
Also known as:
* Procoagulants
* Clotting Factors
* Coagulation Factors
* Blood Clotting Factors
Plasma Proteins
They promote the formation of fibrin clots.
Plasma Proteins
T or F: Platelets do not have roles in secondary hemostasis.
False
- Proteins in nature (produced in the liver)
- Named by their numerical designation based on the year of discovery
- Has 16 in total but only 14 have a direct effect on secondary hemostasis
Plasma Proteins
Clotting factors must be written properly in what form?
Roman Numerals
T or F: There are 16 plasma proteins in total that have an effect on an individual’s secondary hemostasis.
False
There are 16 in total, but only 14 have an effect on secondary hemostasis.
The numerical designation of the clotting factors are based on what?
Their year of discovery
What are the four (4) exceptions to the naming of clotting factors with their numerical designations?
Clue: Those more commonly known using their common name.
- Factor I - Fibrinogen
- Factor II - Prothrombin
- Factor III - Tissue Factor
- Factor IV - Calcium
These are the two (2) clotting factors that have no numerical designations.
Pre Kallikrein (PK) and High Molecular Weight Kininogen (HMWK)
When you are deficient in clotting factors, you are more prone to problems in what?
Bleeding
If a person is deficient in clotting factors, why are they more susceptible to problems with bleeding?
They have unfinished secondary hemostasis.
This clotting factor has no recorded incidence of deficiency.
Essentially, it is impossible to be deficient.
Factor III (Tissue Factor)
This clotting factor is the reason why secondary hemostasis can be triggered regardless of the site of injury.
Factor III
This non-existent clotting factor was removed because it was discovered to just be a subset of Factor V.
Factor VI
This clotting factor has several other nomenclatures and is often found attached to VWF.
Factor VIII (Antihemophilic Factor -AHF)
Match the preferred name to the clotting factor.
- Fibrinogen
- Proaccelerin
- Proconvertin
- Stuart-Prower Factor
- Hagemen Factor
A. V
B. VII
C. XII
D. X
E. I
- E
- A
- B
- D
- C
Match the preferred name to the clotting factor.
- Calcium
- Prothrombin
- Plasma Thromboplastin Component (PTC)
- Fibrin-Stabilizing Factor
A. II
B. IV
C. XIII
D. IX
- B
- A
- D
- C
Match the preferred name to the clotting factor.
- Tissue Factor
- Antihemophilic Factor (AHF)
- Plasma Thromboplastin Antecedent
- Fitzgerald Factor
- Fletcher Factor
A. III
B. XI
C. VIII
D. HMWK
E. Pre Kallikrein
- A
- C
- B
- D
- E
This clotting factor is involved mostly in primary hemostasis.
VWF (Von Willebrands Factor)
Platelet Factor 3 is a procoagulant also known as what?
Give the preferred name.
Phospholipid Phosphotidylserine
What is the clotting factor that has several nomenclatures?
Factor VIII
Nomenclature of Factor VIII
- Refers to the entire molecule present in the plasma
- The entire molecule as it circulates in the plasma
- Composed of VIII:C and VIII:vWF
VIII/vWF
Nomenclature of Factor VIII
- Found in platelet adhesion in primary hemostasis
- Portion of molecule responsible for binding to endothelium and supporting normal platelet adhesion and function
- Tested by bleeding time
VIII:vWF
Nomenclature of Factor VIII
- Found in secondary hemostasis
- Portion of molecule acting in intrinsic system as cofactor to factor IXa (with Ca2+) in the conversion of factor X to Xa
- Tested by APTT
VIII:C
- Used in serological testing concerning factor VIII
- Antigenic property of procoagulant portion as measured by immunologic monoclonal antibody techniques
VIIIC:Ag
Nomenclature of Factor VIII
- Used in serological testing concerning vWF
- Factor VIII-related antigen, which is a propert of the large vWF portion of the molecule and measured by immunologic techniques of Laurell rocket or immunoradiometeric assay
VIIIR:Ag
Nomenclature of Factor VIII
- A differentiation test used to assess if the patient has a factor VIII deficiency or vWF deficiency
- Ristocetin cofactor activity, which is a factor VIII-related activity required for aggregation of human platelets with ristocetin in in-vitro aggregation studies
VIII:RCo
An antibiotic no longer used therapeutically
Ristocetin
What are the three (3) different classifications of clotting factors based on their functions?
- Substrate
- Cofactor
- Enzyme
Enumerate what clotting factors are under the category stated.
Substrate
- Factor I - Fibrinogen
Enumerate what clotting factors are under the category stated.
Cofactor
- Factor III - Tissue Factor
- Factor IV - Calcium
- Factor VIII
- Factor V
The enzyme category of clotting factors is further separated into what two (2) subcategories?
- Transaminoglutamase
- Serine Proteases
Enumerate what clotting factors are under the category stated.
Transaminoglutamase (Enzyme)
- Factor XIII
Enumerate what clotting factors are under the category stated.
Serine Proteases (Enzyme)
- Factor II
- Factor VII
- Factor IX
- Factor X
- Factor XI
- Factor XII
- PK
- HMWK
What are the three (3) different classifications of clotting factors based on their physical/physiological properties?
- Fibrinogen Group
- Prothrombin Group
- Contact Group
Classification based on their Physical Properties
- Largest molecular weight
- Thrombin-sensitive (reacts directly with thrombin)
- Totally consumed in coagulation
- Absent in serum samples
- Calcium-dependent
- Vitamin K-independent
Fibrinogen Group
Classification based on their Physical Properties
What clotting factors are classified under the fibrinogen group?
- Factor I
- Factor V
- Factor VIII
- Factor X
- Factor XIII
Classification based on their Physical Properties
- Vitamin K-dependent
- Calcium-dependent
- Adsorbable in plasma
Prothrombin Group
Classification based on their Physical Properties
What are the clotting facrors classified under the prothrombin group?
- Factor II
- Factor VII
- Factor IX
- Factor X
This is needed for gamma carboxylation which allows for the binding of the factors to their cofactors.
Vitamin K
Classification based on their Physical Properties
- Glass-sensitive group: in vitro, they are activated immediately upon coming into contact with glass
- Vitamin K and Calcium independent
Contact Group
Classification based on their Physical Properties
What are the clotting factors classified under contact group?
- Factor XI
- Factor XII
- PK
- HMWK
- First coagulation pathway to be discovered
- Discovered by Paul Morrawitz
Classical Pathway of Coagulation
Classical Pathway
What are the only two (2) clotting factors involved in the classical pathway?
- Factor II (Prothrombin)
- Factor I (Fibrinogen)
Classical Pathway
Prothrombin is converted to thrombin by what?
Thrombokinase
Classical Pathway. Fill in the blanks.
- ____ is converted to thrombin by ____
- Thrombin is then converted to ____
- ____ is then converted to a ____, which is the end product of the classical pathway
- Prothrombin is converted to thrombin by thrombokinase
- Thrombin is then converted to fibrinogen
- Fibrinogen is then converted to a fibrin clot, which is the end product of the classical pathway
The coagulation pathway wherein you have a clotting factor that activates another clotting factor and so on
Cascade/Domino Effect/Waterfall Pathway
What are the three (3) components of the cascade pathway?
- Extrinsic Pathway
- Intrinsic Pathway
- Common Pathway
The extrinsic pathway is triggered by what?
Release of tissue factor (Factor III)
Extrinsic Pathway. Fill in the blanks.
- The release of ____ triggers the activation of the extrinsic pathway and the activation of ____
- The activated form of ____ forms a complex with its cofactor ____, Calcium (Ca2+) and Platelet Phospholipids
- The release of tissue factor triggers the activation of the extrinsic pathway and the activation of Factor VII
- The activated form of Factor VII (VIIa) forms a complex with its cofactor Factor III (Tissue Factor), Calcium (Ca2+) and Platelet Phospholipids
This is the complex formed by the extrinsic pathway and is considered as its end product.
Extrinsic Tenase Complex
Extrinsic Pathway. Match the following terms to their definition.
- Cofactor of Factor VII
- Cofactor of the entire complex
- Secondary cofactor of the complex once the Ca2+ attaches to the complex
- Prothrombin Group
A. Calcium (Ca2+)
B. Platelet Phospholipid
C. Tissue Factor
D. Factor VIIa
- C
- A
- B
- D
The intrinsic pathway is triggered by what?
Collagen Exposure
Intrinsic Pathway. Fill in the blanks.
- The exposure of ____ leads to the activation of ____
- The activated form of ____ binds to HMWK which activates ____
- ____ then activates Factor IX
- The activated form of ____ then forms a complex with its cofactor ____, Calcium (Ca2+), and platelet phospholipids.
- The exposure of collagen leads to the activation of Factor XII
- The activated form of Factor XII (XIIa) binds to HMWK which activates Factor XI
- Factor XI then activates Factor IX
- The activated form of Factor IX (IXa) then forms a complex with its cofactor Factor VIII, Calcium (Ca2+), and platelet phospholipids.
This is the complex formed by the intrinsic pathway and is considered as its end product.
Intrinsic Tenase Complex
Intrinsic Pathway. Match the following terms to their definition.
- Cofactor of Factor IX
- Cofactor of the entire complex
- Secondary cofactor of the complex once the Ca2+ attaches to the complex
- Prothrombin Group
A. Platelet Phospholipid
B. Calcium (Ca2+)
C. Factor IXa
D. Factor VIII
- D
- B
- A
- C
Intrinsic Pathway
What are the two (2) main functions of the complex Factor XIIa + HMWK?
- To proceed to the kinin system
- Continue the secondary hemostasis by activating Factor XI
Intrinsic Pathway
One of the reasons why there is inflammation after tissue injury.
Kinin System
The common pathway is triggered by what?
The extrinsic tenase complex and intrinsic tenase complex
Common Pathway. Fill in the blanks.
- The ETC and ITC activates the ____
- The activated form of ____ then binds with its cofactor ____, Calcium (Ca2+), and platelet phospholipids
- The ETC and ITC activates the Factor X
- The activated form of Factor X then binds with its cofactor Factor V, Calcium (Ca2+), and platelet phospholipids
This is the complex formed by the common pathway and is considered as its end product.
Prothrombinase Tenase Complex
The prothrombinase tenase complex activates what?
Factor II (Prothrombin) to Factor IIa (Thrombin)
This activated form of a clotting factor has a procoagulant function which allows it to finish the coagulation pathway and revert back to the classical pathway.
Factor IIa (Thrombin)
Fibrin is a ____ in nature
Glycoprotein
What are the three (3) polypeptides of fibrin?
- Alpha
- Beta
- Gamma
The alpha and beta polymers constitute ____ which is cleaved by the thrombin.
Fibrinopeptides
What is cleaved from the fibrinopeptides and is considered a very weak bond in order to form fibrin monomers?
Hydrogen bonds
Fibrin clots are also called as?
Fibrin monomers
Thrombin also activates this clotting factor in order to stabilize the fibrin clot (fibrin monomers).
Factor XIII (XIIIa)
How does Factor XIIIa stabilize the fibrin clot?
Converting the hydrogen bonds to covalent bonds
When a fibrin monomer’s hydrogen bonds are converted to covalent bonds, it is now known as what?
Cross-linked Fibrin
T or F: Cross-linked fibrin is regarded as the stable fibrin clot.
True
T or F: All pathways in secondary hemostasis happen sequentially.
False
These processes (pathways) happen simultaneously.
Match the following.
- In vivo
- In vitro
A. Cell-based Coagulation
B. Coagulation Pathway (Extrinsic, Intrinsic, Common)
- A
- B
Where does cell-based coagulation happen?
On a specific cell membrane
What are the three (3) phases of cell-based coagulation?
- Initiation
- Amplification (it is no longer used in the latest edition of Rodak’s)
- Propagation
Initiation Phase
- ____ is always combined with its loyal cofactor ____ which will activate small amounts of ____ and ____
- Tissue Factor is always combined with its loyal cofactor Factor VII which will activate small amounts of Factor IX (IXa) and Factor X (Xa)
Initiation Phase
____ has a higher binding capability to its cofactor.
Factor X (Xa)
Initiation/Amplification Phase
- ____ binds with its cofactor ____ to form a small amount of thrombin
- The thrombin then activates the ____, separates the ____ from the ____, and produces a small amount of ____ and ____
- Factor X (Xa) binds with its cofactor Factor V to form a small amount of thrombin
- The thrombin then activates the platelets, separates the Factor VIII from the vWF, and produces a small amount of Factor V (Va) and Factor XI (XIa)
The propagation phase of the cell-based coagulation happens where?
On platelet membranes
The platelet membranes in the propagation phase are sourced from which three (3) sources?
- Platelet activated by thrombin
- Platelets from primary hemostasis (priority)
- Platelet activated from collagen
The platelet membranes that are known to be the sites of propagation are also known as what?
COAT Platelets
All materials used in the propagation phase of cell-based coagulation comes from where?
The initiation and/or amplification phase (basically, what thrombin has produced)
Propagation Phase
- Factor VIII will serve as a cofactor to ____
- Factor V will serve as a cofactor to ____
- ____ serves as the cofactor that activates Factor IX for binding
- Factor VIII will serve as a cofactor to Factor IX
- Factor V will serve as a cofactor to Factor X
- Factor XI serves as the cofactor that activates Factor IX for binding
What are the two (2) complexes formed in cell-based coagulation that forms thrombin?
- Factor Xa + Factor V
- Factor IXa + Factor VIII
This happens due to the many sources of thrombin.
Burst of thrombin or thrombin burst
What are the three (3) classifications of the functions of thrombin?
- Procoagulant Function
- Anti-coagulant Function
- Tissue Repair Function
On its own, thrombin has a ____ function.
Procoagulant
In order for thrombin to possess the anti-coagulant function, it must bind with other agents such as ____ and ____
AT-III and thrombomodulin
Identify the classification of functions of thrombin.
- Induces platelet activation and aggregation
- Activates cofactor VIII to VIIIa
- Activates factor XIII to XIIIa
- Converts prothrombin to thrombin via autocatalysis
Procoagulant Function
Identify the classification of functions of thrombin.
- Binding of AT-III to inhibit serine proteases
- Binding to thrombomodulin to activate protein C
- Promotion of endothelial cell release of t-PA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator)
Anti-coagulant Function
Identify the classification of functions of thrombin.
- Induces cellular chemotaxis and stimulation of proliferation of smooth muscle and endothelial cells
Tissue Repair
Inhibitors of Coagulation
- Main inhibitor of blood coagulation
- Its activated form is a strong anticoagulant that degrades factors Va and VIIIa
- Stimulates fibrinolysis by inactivating plasminogen activator inhibitors
Protein C
Inhibitors of Coagulation
Cofactor with protein C
Protein S
Inhibitors of Coagulation
How many percent of Protein S is free form and active? How about those bound to complement C4 binding proteins and are inactive?
40% - free form and active
60% - bound to complement C4 binding proteins and are inactive
Inhibitors of Coagulation
- Main inhibitor of thrombin that is enhanced by heparin
- Logic behind the green (heparin) tube
Antithrombin C (AT-III)
Inhibitors of Coagulation
Inhibits thrombin
Heparin Cofactor II
Inhibitors of Coagulation
Forms a complex with thrombin, kallikrein, and plasmin and inhibits their activity
Alpha-2-Macroglobulin
Inhibitors of Coagulation
- Also known as lipoprotein associated coagulation inhibitor
- Inhibits the VIIa-tissue factor complex
Extrinsic Pathway Inhibitor (EPI)
Inhibitors of Coagulation
Main inactivator of factor XIIa and plasma kallekrein.
C1-Inhibitor
Inhibitors of Coagulation
Weak inhibitor of thrombin and factor Xa and XIa
Alpha-1 Anti-trypsin
Inhibitors of Coagulation
Inhibits the activity of protein C
Activated Protein C Inhibitor
Inhibitors of Coagulation
Modifies the action of thrombin to act more as inhibitor by inactivating protein C
Thrombin + Thrombomodulin (Endothelial Surface)
Occurs when plasminogen is converted to plasmin, which dissolves the fibrin or fibrinogen into smaller fragments termed as FDP/FSP
Fibrinolysis
What is the main goal of fibrinolysis?
To digest fibrin clots as they are formed in order to keep the vascular system free of deposited fibrin and fibrin clots (maintains/retains blood flow)
Fibrinolysis
Single chain glycoprotein found in the plasma in concentration of 20 to 40 mg/dL and in all other fluids in a lesser amount
Plasminogen
Fibrinolysis
- Has a direct role in lysing fibrin clot physiologically
- Serine protease that systematically digests fibrin polymer by the hydrolysis of arginine-related and lysine-related peptide bond
Plasmin
Fibrinolysis
Capable of digesting plasma fibrinogen, factor V, factor VIII, and fibronectin
Free plasmin or free form plasmin
What does FDP mean?
Fibrin/Fibrinogen Degradation Product
What does FSP mean?
Fibrin/Fibrinogen Split Product
Fibrinolysis - Fibrinogen
- The fibrinogen (fragment X) is split into what two (2) fragments?
Fragment D and Fragment Y
Fibrinolysis - Fibrinogen
- Fragment Y is further split into what two (2) fragments?
Fragment E and Fragment D
What is always he end product of fibrin/fibrinogen dissolution?
Fragment E and D
Fibrinolysis - Fibrin Clot
The cross-linked fibrin is also known as?
Fragment DXnD
Fibrinolysis - Fibrin Clot
- The fibrin clot (DXnD fragment) is separated into what two (2) fragments?
Fragment DD/E and Fragment DXY/YXS
Fibrinolysis - Fibrin Clot
- Fragment DXY/YXS is further separated into what two (2) fragments?
Fragment DD/E and Fragment DXY/YY
Fibrinolysis - Fibrin Clot
- Fragment DXY/YY is further separated into what two (2) fragments?
Fragment DD/E and Fragment YD/DY
Fibrinolysis - Fibrin Clot
- Fragment YD/DY is further separated into?
Two Fragment DD/E
Fibrinolysis - Fibrin Clot
- All the Fragment DD/E produced are then separated to what two (2) fragments?
Fragment E and D-dimers (DD fragments)
Serves as a basis if something is a problem with primary or secondary fibrinolysis and if we are dealing with either fibrin or fibrinogen
D-dimers
Primary or Secondary Fibrinolysis
- Excessive amount of plasminogen activator from damaged cells or malignant cells
- E.g. malignancy-like prostatic carcinoma
- No d-dimer, fibrin monomer, and fibrin polymer
- Normal platelet count
Primary fibrinolysis
Primary or Secondary Fibrinolysis
- DIC (uncontrolled)
- Inappropriate formation of fibrin within the blood vessels
- E.g. Infection and HTR
- Has d-dimer, fibrin monomer, and fibrin polymer
- Decreased platelet count
Secondary Fibrinolysis
What are the four (4) plasminogen activators?
- Intrinsic Factors
- Tissue Type Urokinase
- Therapeutic Activators
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator
Plasminogen Activators
Factor XIIa, Kallikrein, and HMWK
Intrinsic Factors
Plasminogen Activators
Secreted by the kidney and activated plasminogen
Tissue Type Urokinase
Plasminogen Activators
- E.g. Treatment for thromboemboli
- Streptokinase, urokinase, tissue-like PA
Therapeutic Activators
What are the six (6) inhibitors of fibrinolysis?
- Alpha-2 Antiplasmin
- Alpha-2 Macroglobulin
- Thrombosponin
- Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 (PAI-1)
- Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 2 (PAI-2)
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
Inhibitors of Fibrinolysis
Primary inhibitor of plasmin
Alpha-2 Antiplasmin
Inhibitors of Fibrinolysis
Released by the platelets and inhibits the activation of fibrin-bound plasminogen
Thrombospondin
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