Thrombosis Flashcards
1
Q
what are the drug treatment options for an arterial thrombosis?
A
aspirin and other anti-platelets
2
Q
what are the drug treatment options for venous thrombosis?
A
heparin
warfarin
DOACs
3
Q
what is thrombiphilia?
A
congenital or acquired disorders which are likely to predispose to thrombosis
4
Q
what is the role of anti-thrombin?
A
binds to thrombin and switches off haemostasis
5
Q
what do protein C+S do?
A
activated when thrombin binds to thrombomodulin, then switch off clotting factors
6
Q
what is the main problem caused by problems with factors C+S?
A
factor V leiden - factor V isnt switched off as well
