TEG Flashcards

1
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Hemostasis: tightly regulated process by

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  • Activation

* Clot formation • Clot lysis

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Clot: platelet-fibrin network

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• Platelets form plug • Clotting factors reinforce platelets • Fibrin acts as a glue • Clot strength

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3
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platelets percentage of platelet- fibrin network

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80%-90%

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4
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fibrin percentage of platelet fibrin network

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10%-20%

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5
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Component Measurements • PT/INR:

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measures extrinsic clotting (VIIa, Xa, IIa)

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Component Measurements PTT:

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measures intrinsic clotting (XIIa, Xia, IXa, IIa)

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7
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other two component measurement tests

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• Fibrinogen concentration • Platelet Count

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8
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Measurement of component interactions • TEG

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Shows net effect “whole picture” of hemostasis

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9
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what is TEG

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A whole blood hemostasis analyzer • Point of care test

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10
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how does TEG machine work

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Cup oscillates • Pin is attached to torsion
wire • Clot binds pin to cup • Degree and magnitude
of pin motion are functions of the clot kinetics and mechanical properties
• System generates a hemostasis profile

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11
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coagulation parameters of TEG graph

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enzymatic(R) Fibrinogen (K, alpha)

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enzymatic(R) what it measures

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clotting time, coag. factors

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13
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Fibrinogen (K, alpha) what it measures

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clot kinetics

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14
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fibrinolysis parameters of TEG graph

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thrombolysins (Ly30, EPL)

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15
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thrombolysins (Ly30, EPL) what it measure

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clot stability and clot breakdown

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16
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thrombolysins (Ly30, EPL) what it measure

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clot stability and clot breakdown

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17
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formal definition of TEG parameters (R)

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latency from time blood was placed in TEG until initial fibrin formation

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18
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formal definition of TEG parameters (ALPHA)

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rapidity (kinetics) of fibrin building and cross linking

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19
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formal definition of TEG parameters (K)

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measure of rapidity to reach a certain clot strength

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20
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formal definition of TEG parameters (MA)

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Max amplitude is a direct function of the max dynamic properties of fibrin and platelet bonding via GPIIB/IIIA and represents ultimate strength of fibrin clot

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21
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formal definition of TEG parameters (Cl)

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coagulation index is a linear combo of above parameters

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22
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formal definition of TEG parameters (LY30)

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measures the rate of amplitude reduction 30 minutes after MA. Gives indication of stability of clot

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23
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formal definition of TEG parameters (LY30)

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measures the rate of amplitude reduction 30 minutes after MA. Gives indication of stability of clot

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24
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or more simply (R)

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Reaction time (time to clot formation). Likely variable is 
Coagulation Factors
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25
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or more simply (α)

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Speed of fibrin accumulation. likely variable is

Fibrinogen

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26
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or more simply (K)

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Time elapsed until clot reaches a fixed strength

likely variable isFibrinogen

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27
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or more simply (MA)

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Highest vertical amplitude of TEG tracing

likely variable isPlatelets

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28
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or more simply (LY30)

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% of amplitude reduction 30 minutes after its maximum

likely variable is Fibrinolysis

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29
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TEG assays Standard (kaolin)

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uses parameters listed above

30
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TEG assays Rapid TEG

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Uses tissue factor in place of kaolin to speed up the reaction R-value is replaced by TEG-ACT value Other parameters the same

31
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TEG assays heparinase

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Used on bypass or post bypass alongside a standard TEG

32
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TEG assays platelet mapping

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Determines to what degree platelet function is inhibited due to pharmacological inhibition of either the arachidonic acid (AA) or adenosine diphosphate (ADP) pathways

33
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AA: Aspirin • ADP: Clopidogrel

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Run alongside a standard TEG and a TEG with added AA or ADP. • Calculates platelet inhibition as a percentage

34
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elongated ( R) thrombin formation abnormalities Possible cause of imbalance:

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Slow enzymatic

reaction

35
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elongated ( R) thrombin formation abnormalities Possible Etiologies

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Factor deficiency/dysfunction • FFP • Protamine

36
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elongated ( R) thrombin formation abnormalities

Common Treatments:

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• FFP • Protamine

37
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LOW (α) angle fibrinogen abnormalities. Possible cause of imbalance

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• Slow rate of fibrin formation

38
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LOW (α) angle fibrinogen abnormalities. Possible etiologies.

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•	Low fibrinogen levels or
function •	Insufficient rate/amount of
thrombin generation •	Platelet deficiency/dysfunction
39
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LOW (α) angle fibrinogen abnormalities

Common Treatments

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FFP • Cryoprecipitate

40
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LOW (α) angle fibrinogen abnormalities. Possible etiologies.

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•	Low fibrinogen levels or
function •	Insufficient rate/amount of
thrombin generation •	Platelet deficiency/dysfunction
41
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LOW (α) angle fibrinogen abnormalities

Common Treatments

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FFP • Cryoprecipitate

42
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Low MA platelet function abnormalities. Possible causes: •

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Insufficient platelet-clot

formation

43
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Low MA platelet function abnormalities, Possible etiologies

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Poor platelet function • Low platelet count • Low fibrinogen levels or
function

44
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Low MA platelet function abnormalities. Common treatments:

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• Platelets

45
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High MA platelet function abnormalities. possible causes:

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Excessive platelet activity

46
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High MA platelet function abnormalities. Possible etiologies

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• Platelet hypercoagulability

47
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High MA platelet function abnormalities. Common Treatments

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Antiplatelet agents

48
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R between 7-10 min

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slight decrease in clotting factors. give x 1FFP or 4 ml/kg

49
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R between 11-14 min

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moderate decrease in clotting factors. give x 2FFP or 8 ml/kg

50
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R between >14 min

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significant decrease in clotting factors. give x 4FFP or 16 ml/kg

51
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MA between 49-54 mm

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slight decrease in platelet function. .3 mcg/kg DDAVP

52
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MA between 41-48 mm

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moderate decrease in platelet function. x5 platelet units

53
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MA

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significant decrease in platelet function. x 10 platelet units

54
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(α) angle less than 45 degress

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moderate decrease in fibrinogen levels. .06 u/kg cryoprecipitate

55
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(α) angle less than 45 degress

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moderate decrease in fibrinogen levels. .06 u/kg cryoprecipitate

56
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LY30 AT 7.5% or greater with C.I. less than 3

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primary fibrinolysis. antifibrinolytic of choice

57
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LY30 AT 7.5% or greater with C.I. greater than 3

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secondary fibrinolysis. anticoagulant of choice

58
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LY30 LESS THAN 7.5% or greater with C.I. greater than 3

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prothrombotic state. anticoagulant of choice

59
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platelet mapping measures

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Measures the effect of antiplatelet agents on platelet function • Measures the patient’s maximum platelet function as a
reference point
• Measures the percentage of inhibition relative to the patient’s reference point

60
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platelet mapping antiplatelet drugs, ADP receptor inhibitors

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Examples: clopidogrel, ticlopidine

61
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platelet mapping antiplatelet drugs, Arachidonic acid pathway inhibitors

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• Example: aspirin

62
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platelet mapping antiplatelet drugs, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors

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Examples: abciximab, tirofiban, eptifibatide

63
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why platelet mapping

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  • Individual response to antiplatelet drugs determines clinical outcome
  • Knowing percent of platelet inhibition is insufficient to determine therapeutic efficacy
  • Knowledge of maximum platelet function is also required as a reference point
64
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why platelet mapping

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  • Individual response to antiplatelet drugs determines clinical outcome
  • Knowing percent of platelet inhibition is insufficient to determine therapeutic efficacy
  • Knowledge of maximum platelet function is also required as a reference point
65
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rotational elastometry ROTEM

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• Stationary cup, rotating spindle • Clot impedes rotation of the pin • Additional tests available

66
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INTEM

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contains phospholipid and ellagic acid as activators amd provides info. similar to that of the APTT

67
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EXTEM

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contains tissue factor as an activator and provides info. similar to that of the PT

68
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HEPTEM

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contains lyophilised heparinase for neutralizing heparin

69
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APTEM

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contains aprotinin for inhibiting fibrinolysis

70
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FIBTEM

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utilises cytochalasin D, a platelet inhibitor which blocks platelet contribution to clot formation. this allows qualitative analysis of the functional fibrinogen component

71
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ECATEM

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contains ecarin so it is similar to ecarin clotting time. this makes it sensitive to presence of direct thrombin inhiitors