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VTE pre Flashcards

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Unfractionated heparin (UFH)

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-rapid, parenteral
-anticoagulant
-variable dose response
-weight-based dosing

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Variable dose response of UFH

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=need for aPTT monitoring
-aPPT = activated Partial Thromboplastic Time
-goal: 1.5-2.5 time control

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Unfractionated heparin weight-based dosing

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-initial: 80 units/kg IV bolus then 18 units/kg/hr infusion
-APTT < 35s (<1.2): 80/+4
–APTT 35-45s (1.2-1.4): 40/+2
-APTT 46-70s (1.5-2.5): no change
-APTT 71-90s (2.6-3): dec infusion rate by 2

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Weight-based dosing of UFH monitoring

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-aPTT at baseline
-6h after dose or with each dosage for first 24h
-check daily after first day

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Heparin Associated Thrombocytopenia (HAT)

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-HIT-type I
-non-immune mediated
-mild dec in platelets
-49-72 hours after admin of heparin
-transient
-do not need to d/c heparin

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Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

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-immune mediated
-thrombotic complications
-7-14 days after taking heparin
-can occur up to 9 days after d/c
-platelets drop > 50% from baseline

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HIT management

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-stop all heparin
-give alt anticoagulant
-do not give platelet infusion
-do not give warfarin platelet count > 150k
-evaluate for thrombosis

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Low molecular weight heparin

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-better than UFH
-good availability
-predictable dose response
-no resistance
-fixed or weight-based dosing
-no need to monitor
-longer half-life qd or BID
-improved absorption bc smaller
-reduced risk of HIT and maybe bleeding

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Low molecular weight heparin drugs

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-enoxaparin
-dalteparin

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Enoxaparin dosing prophylaxis

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-30mg SQ q 12h (surgery)
-40mg SQ qd (medical

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Enoxaparin dosing for treatment

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-1mg/kg SQ q12
-1.5mg/kg SQ qd

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Enoxaparin dosing for renal dysfunction

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-30mg SQ qd
-1mg/kg SQ qd

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Dalteparin dosing for prophylaxis

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-2500-5000 units SQ qd
-200 units/kg SQ qd 30 days then 150 units SQ qd (cancer)

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Monitoring parametersLMWH

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-anti-Xa levels
-consider in kids, kidney failure, obesity, long course, pregnancy

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Anti-Xa tx

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-BID 0.6-1 units/ml 4h post dose
-dq: 0.1-0.3 units/mL obtained as trough
-can consider peak 1-2 units/mL obtained 4h post dose

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Fondaparinux

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-injectable Xa inhibitor (FXa)
-prophylaxis follwoing THA, TKA, hip replacement, ab surgery
-tx of DVT or PE

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Fonaparinux dosing prophylaxis

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-2.5mg SQ qd (hip, knee, ab surgery)

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Fonaparinux dosing for DVT or PE tx

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-<50kg: 5mg
-50-100: 7.5mg
->100: 10mg

-SQ qd

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Fondaparinux considerations

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-dont use in renal dysfunction (CrCl <30)
-do not use for prophylaxis w low body weight
-can use in HIT
-no monitoring
-pregnancy category B

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IV direct thrombin inhibitors

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-Lepirudin
-Bivalirudin
-Argatroban

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Lepirudin

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-IV direct thrombin inhibitor
-tx HIT
-0.15mg/kg/h +/1 0.4mg/kg bolus
-reduce dose if CrCl <60ml

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Bivalirudin (angiomax)

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-IV direct thrombin inhibitor
-0.7mg/kg then 1.75 mg/kg/h
-tx HIT, UFH alt during PCl

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Argatroban

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-2mcg/kg/min
-tx HIT
-elevates INR, overlap w warfarin unitl INR >4
-cautionhepatic dysfunctoin (0.5mcg)

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Warfarin

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-1-6mg
-2.5, 7.5, 10mg
-PO
-all tablets same color

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Challenges of Warfarin

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-narrow therapeutic window
-subject variability
-interactions
-labs hard to standardize
-good PK/PD understanding by bot patient/provider

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Warfarin MOA

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-inhibits enzymes that convert vit K
-inhibits Factors II, VII, IX, X
-inhibits protein C and S
-doesnt effect already formed thrombi

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Warfarin PK

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-effect within 24h
-peak 72-96h
-2-5 day duration
-CYp450 metabolism in liver

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half/life of vit K factors

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-prothrombin (II): 60-100h
-VII: 4-6h
-IX and X: 20-40

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Warfarin genetic variances

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-CYP2C9
-VKORC1

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CYP2C9 and warfarin

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-dec Cl 40-90%
-lower dose requirement
-some more common in asians and AA
-inc bleeding risk and longer time to goal

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VKORC1 and warfarin

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-dec production
-inc sensitivity (A lower the dose avg to 3mg)
-inc resistance (inc dose avg 6mg)
-mostly white and asian

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Who to test

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-if available before 6th dose and patient is at high risk of bleeding if INR increases

33
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Warfarin-drug interactions that increase INR

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-Mteronidazole
-Amiodarone
-Fluconazole
-Ciprofloxacin
-Bactrim
-alcohol
-liver disease

34
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Warfarin drug interactions that decrease INR

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-Rifampin
-also alcohol

35
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Aspirin and NSAID

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-inc bleeding risk but not INR

36
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Food interactions w Warfarin

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-activity reversed by vitamin K
-need to pt educate

37
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Acute alc use and warfarin

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-inc warfarin effect by inhibiting metabolism

38
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Chronic alcohol use and warfarin

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-enhances metabolism by inducing hepatic enzymes
=DEC effect of warfarin

39
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Chronic alcohol use w liver damage and warfarin

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-inc effect bc no hepatic enzymes
=lower dose

40
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Antiplatelet drugs

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-Aspirin (COX)
-ADP inhibitors
-GPIIB/IIIa blockers
-P3 inhibitors (dipyridamole)
-protease-activated receptor inhibitors

41
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Antiplatelet use in VTE

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-limited use
-ASA for CHADSVASC score 1
-dipryidamole w warfarin for prostetic heart valves
-adj role to thrombolytics
-significant role in ACS and other arterial ischemic vascular disorders

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Bleeding management

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-d/c med
-apply compression
-maintain BP
-surgery
-blood products +/- PCC +/- targeted antidotes

-consider activated charcoal < 2h bleeding
-hemodialysis dabigatran only
-tranexamic acid

43
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Targeted reversal of bleeding

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-UFH, LMWH: protamine sulfate
-Dabigatran: idaruxizumab
-factor Xa inhibitors: andexanet

44
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Protamine sulfate

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-UFH and LMWH antidote

45
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Protamine for UFH infusion

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-1mg protamine per every 100 units UFH given over past 3 hours

46
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Protamine for LMWH

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-within 8 hours: 1mg/100 anti-Xa units and 1mg/1mg enoxaparin
-after 8 hours: 0.5/100 and 0.5/1

47
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Protamine sulfate adverse reactions

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-HYPOtension
-bradycardia
-slow infusion over 1-3 minutes
-max 50mg over 10 minutes

48
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Idarucizumab

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-direct binder to dabigatran (higher affinity than thrombin)
-2 2.5g doses less than 15 min apart (5g IV)
-monitor aPTT repeat in 2 hours then q12h til normal

49
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Idarucizumab side effects

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-delirium
-HA
-hypokalemia
-constipation
-pneumonia
-fever

50
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Andexanet alfa

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-binds and sequesters FXa inhibitors (rivaroxaban and apixaban)
-no monitoring

51
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Andexanet alfa dosing

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-low dose if less than or equal to 5mg apixaban or 10mg rivaroxaban
-high dose if over
-if more than 8h then use low dose

52
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Low dose andexanet alfa

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-400mg IV bolus at 30mg/min then 4mg/min IV infusion for up to 120min after 2 min

53
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High dose andexanet alfa

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-800mg IV bolus at 30mg/min then 8mg/min IV infusion for up to 120min after 2 min

54
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Andexanet alfa side effects

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-site reaction
-DVT
-stroke
-AMI
-PE
-UTI
-pneumonia

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Warfarin bleeding management

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-depends on INR and presence/absence bleeding
-Vit K (5mg PO)(anaphylaxis over 1mg/min IV)
-fresh frozen plasma (10-15ml/kg)
-Prothrombin Complex concentrate (30IU/kg) check INR before and 30-60 min

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Warfarin bleeding management w INR 4.5-10 and no bleeding

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-avoid vit k

57
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Warfarin bleeding management w INR >10 and no bleeding

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-PO vit K 5mg

58
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Major bleeding while on warfarin

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-PCC preferred of FFP
-may add vit k 5-10mg too

59
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Warfarin rapid reversal

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-15 min
-Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) + IV vit K

60
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Fast warfarin reversal

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-Fresh frozen plasma
-10-15ml/kg

61
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Prompt warfarin reversal (4-6h)

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-IV vit K
-do not exceed 1mg/min

62
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slow warfarin reversal (24h)

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-PO vit K

63
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Very slow warfarin reversal (3-5 days)

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-d/c warfarin

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VTE prophylaxis

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-UFH
-LMWH
-Factor Xa inhibitors
-Vit K antagonists

65
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Low VTE risk

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-minor surgery
-full ambulatory med pt
-NO tx needed
-early and aggressive ambulation

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Moderate VTE risk

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-gen surgery pt
-tx w UFH, LMWH, Factor Xa inhibitor (fondaparinux)
-continue prophylaxis 28 days after hospiral discharge

67
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Moderate VTE risk in acutely ill medical pt

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-UFH, LMWH, fondaparinux, rivaroxaban (31-39days total), betrixaban (35-42)

68
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High VTE risk

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-orthopedic surgery
-LMWH
-fonaparinux
-rivaroxaban
-dabigatran (hip)
-UFH
-vit K antagonist
-continue 10-14 days post op consider 35 days

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High bleeding risk

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-mechanical prophylaxis preferred
-intermittent compression devices
-foot pumps
-compression stockings

70
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slide 61

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slide 62

71
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CHA2DS2-VASc score

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-risk factors for stroke of systemic VTE
-PO anticoagulation if over 2

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HAS-BLED score

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73
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Atrial fibrilation

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-afib inc risk of stroke or systemic VTE 5fold
-anticoagulant therapy reduces risk

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