Pulmonary Embolism DVT Flashcards
FDA approved thrombolytics in Acute PE
AUS-Alteplase,Urokinase,Streptokinase
Dose of thrombolytics in PE
ALTEPLASE-100 mg ivm over 2 HOURS ( first 10 mg bolus)
UK-4400u/KG over 10 minutes, then 4400/KG/HR for 12 hours
STK—2.5LAKH over 30 mts then 1 LAKH /hr for 24 hrs( In MI unit is in millions but here in lakhs)
When will u start heparin after thrombolysis
Once APTT is Less than twice upper limit. No bolus..If it is more than 2 times rpt APTT every 4 hours
—-% of pts with unprovoked proximal VTE develop recurrent VTE with in 1 yr of stopping anticoagulants
Around 10%
HERDOO2 Predictors of VTE
At 5-12 months of anticoagulation after first proximal DVT..
- Hyperpigmentation,Edema,Redness (post-thrombotic signs)
- D-dimer 250 ug/L or more( usual cut off value for DVT is 500)
- Obesity-BMI of 30 or more
- Old age-65 or more
Score of 2 or more is high risk of recurrence
Conclusion of REVERSE II trial
“Men continue HERDOO2” at 5-12 months after first Proximal DVT
The ISTH (The International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis) suggests that it is safe to stop anticoagulants if risk of recurrent thrombosis at 1 yr off therapy is less than
5% ; given the risk of serious bleeding and a serious bleed is 2-3 times more likely than a VTE to be fatal
Second most common cardiovascular disorder
Venous thromboembolism
And the 3 Dr common cause of cardiovascular death
Main criticisms of REVERSE II trial
Only one year follow up. Risk may catch up by 3-4 years as shown in a 2015 French study after PE
2.With NOAC availability is there a big concern on continued anticoagulation
Target aPTT in PE pts on UFH
1.5-2.5
Pts on Heparin should be monitored for
Osteoporosis and Thrombocytopenia
Warfarin target INR in PE
2.5
May Thurner syndrome is
compression of Left common iliac vein by Right common iliac Artery
Some common causes of recurrent VTE despite anticoagulation
Malignancy
May Thurner
Anti phospholipid syndrome
Inherited thrombotic disorders
Should IVC filter be removed
If contraindication for anti coagulation has resolved, remove filter and initiate anticoagulants
Anti coagulation is the optimal therapy for VTE
If recurrence occurs with adequate anticoagulation inVTE what to do
Change Warf to LMWH/ or increase LMWH/ or add IVC filter
Early complication of PE is mainly
1-2 weeks- Recurrence. Rpt imaging to be done
Late complications of PE
- Recurrence
- CTEPH- chronic thromboembolic PH- suspect with progressive dyspnea Particularly in first 2 years of diagnosis- 5% pts develop
The NOAC to be taken with food
Rivaroxaban