VTE - weber Flashcards
venous thrombi are composed of ___
RBCs, fibrin, few platelets
“red thrombi”
symptoms result when:
flow is obstructed, vascular tissue wall becomes inflamed, thrombus occurs and affects venous blood flow, or emboli occur and enter pulmonary circulation
virchow’s triad
hypercoaguable state - abnormalities of clotting components
endothelial injury - abnormality of surfaces in contact with blood flow
circulatory stasis - abnormalities in blood flow
activators of clotting system
von willebrand factor, tissue factor, VIIa, Xa, XIIa, thrombin (II), XIIIa, tissue plasminogen activator
inhibitors of clotting system
heparin, thrombomodulin, antithrombin, protein C, protein S, tissue factor pathway inhibitor, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1
postthrombotic syndrome
- long term complications of DVT caused by damage to venous valves: chronic venous obstruction, caused by venous HTN, chronic pain and swelling, stasis ulcers, development of infection
- rule out recurrent thrombosis before diagnosis
DVT risk factors
age over 40, FH, HF, immobilization over 10 days, malignancy, MI, obesity, orthopedic injury, OC/estrogen, paralysis, postoperative state, pregnancy, prior DVT, varicose veins
idiopathic DVT
we don’t know what caused it; unprovoked
NonPCOL treatment
- baseline monitoring
- DVT: bed rest, elevation of feet, pain management, compression stockings
- PE: oxygen, mechanical ventilation, compression stockings
UFH overview
- rapid anticoag
- parenteral
- non-specific binding
- Non-linear kinetics: variable dose response (i.e. need for aPTT monitoring)
- Decreased bioavailability: plasma protein binding
- Pregnancy Category B
UFH uses
- prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic disorders
- anticoagulant for extracorporeal and dialysis procedures
UFH MOA
-Interacts with ATIII which catalyzes the formation of thrombin:antithrombin
complexes
-Binds to heparin co-factor and catalyzes inactivation of factor IIa -Binds to platelets
UFH lab monitoring
- Close monitoring required
- activated Partial Thromboplastin Test (aPTT) is utilized
- Commercial test vary therefore follow institution specific range
- 1.5 – 2.5 times normal control = therapeutic range
UFH dosing
- Dosing protocols
- IV or SubQ (NOT IM)
- Old standard: 5000 unit IV bolus; 1000 – 1200 units per hour
- Subcutaneous: 5000 units subQ every 8-12 hours (proph)(8 hours if crcl above 50; 12 if below); 17500 units every 12 hours (treatment)
- Weight based (actual body weight)(recommended): 80 units/kg IV bolus; 18 units/kg/hr infusion
- Given for at least 5 days with warfarin
- concern for incompatibility
UFH dosing adjustments
- check aPTT at baseline
- Check 6 hours after dose or with each dosage change (for first 24 hours)
- Check daily after first day – unless out of range
- Adjust dose based on results
- aPTT less than 1.2x normal: 80 U/kg bolus, then increase rate by 4 U/kg/h
- aPTT 1.2-1.5x normal: 40 U/kg bolus, then increase rate by 2 U/kg/h
- aPTT 2.3-3x normal: Decrease infusion rate by 2 U/kg/h
- aPTT over 3x normal: Hold infusion 1 h, then decrease infusion rate by 3 U/kg/h
UFH PK
- Subcutaneous dosing: Bioavailability 30-70%, Onset 1-2 hours; peak 3 hours
- IV dosing: Half life: 30-90 minutes (dose dependent), Continuous infusion preferred
3. Elimination
a. Inactivation via heparinases and desulfatases (rapid, saturable)
b. Renal (slower, non-saturable)
UFH AE
- Bleeding: Major bleeding 0-2% (without other concomitant risks), Thrombocytopenia
- Osteoporosis: Doses > 20,000 units/day, Duration > 6 months (i.e. during pregnancy)
- Hypersensitivity
thrombocytopenia
- HAT: heparin associated thrombocytopenia
- HIT: heparin induced thrombocytopenia
- Check platelet counts every other day until day 14
why get CBC if pt is bleeding?
we want to know Hgb and Hct
minor bleeding
- Superficial bruising
- Nosebleeds that resolve
- Gum bleeding that resolves
- Blood on tissue when blowing nose
major bleeding
- IF PATIENT IS UNCOMFORTABLE W AMOUNT OF BLOOD
- Unresolved epistaxis
- Hematuria
- BRBPR
- Spontaneous hematomas
- Hemoptysis
- Hematemesis
- Hematuria
treatment related bleeding risk factors
dose, duration, route
patient related bleeding risk factors
- Age > 65
- h/o GI bleed or PUD
- Comorbid diseases
- Concurrent medications
- EtOH use
- Renal failure
- Malignancy
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Surgery/major trauma
bleeding management
1-Monitor: HGB, HCT, & blood pressure
2. If occurs: Discontinue heparin, may require blood transfusion, Protamine sulfate administration
protamine sulfate
- MOA: cationic protein binds to anionic heparin
- Neutralizes heparin in 5 min; persists for 2 hours
- Half-life: 7 min
- Repeat aPTT 30 minutes after administration of protamine
protamine sulfate dosing
immediate: 1-1.5 (mg per 100 units UFH)
30-120 minutes: 0.5-0.75
over 2 hours: 0.25-0.375
protamine sulfate adverse reactions
-Hypotension, bradycardia: Slow IV infusion (over 1-3 minutes), Max 50 mg over 10 minutes
-Anaphylaxis: Received protamine-containing insulin, h/o vasectomy, fish
sensitivity
HAT
- Also known as HIT-Type I
- Non-immune mediated
- Mild decrease in platelets (>100,000/mm3)
- Occurs around 48-72 hours after administration of heparin
- Transient
- Do not need to d/c heparin
HIT
- Immune mediated
- Thrombotic complications
- Occurs between: 7-14 days
- Can occur up to 9 days after stopping therapy
- Platelets drop >50% from baseline or
HIT clinical presentation
- Thrombocytopenia: Platelets decrease by >50% OR Decrease to less than 100,000/mm3
- Venous thromboembolic complications
- Heparin-induced skin lesions
D/C all heparin products
when d/c heparin in suspected HIT, start ___
argatroban, danaparoid, or fondaparniux
duration of therapy
if had previous thrombi - continue as directed by guidelines
if develop thromosis during HIT continue for at least 3 months
LMWH
- Fragments of UFH
- Heterogeneous mixture of sulfated glycosaminoglycans
- Approximately 1/3rd the molecular weight of UFH
LMWH labeled uses
-ACS (UA, NSTEMI, STEMI)
-DVT treatment
-Prophylaxis following TKA, THA, abdominal surgery, acute medical
patients
advantages of LMWH
good bioavailability, predictable dose response, resistance not encountered, fixed or weight-based dosing, no monitoring required, QD or BID, improved SQ abs, reduced incidence of HIT and bleeding
LMWH MOA
- Activates ATIII
- Reduced ability to bind thrombin
- Retains ability of inactivate factor Xa
- 3-4X more affinity for X over II
LMWH PK
- Subcutaneous dosing: 90% bioavailability, Peak effect 3-5 hours
- Eliminated renally: Plasma half-life 2-4 x longer than UFH
LMWH examples
enoxaparin, dalteparin, tinzaparin
enoxaparin dosing
Prophylaxis: 30 mg SQ BID, 40 mg SQ QD
treatment: 1mg/kg SQ BID, 1.5 mg/kg SQ QD
renal dysfunction: 30 mg SQ QD (prophylaxis), 1 mg/kg SQ QD (treatment)
dalteparin dosing
prophylaxis: 2500-5000 IU SQ QD
treatment: 200 IU/kg SQ QD (max 18000 IU)
renal dysfunction: monitor Xa levels; goal: 0.5-1.5 4-6 hours post)
tinzaparin dosing
treatment: 175 anti-Xa IU/kg SQ QD
LWMH special population
- Obesity: Enoxaparin up to 144 kg, Dalteparin up to 190 kg, Tinzaparin up to 165 kg
- Pregnancy category B
- Consider anti-factor Xa levels
LMWH monitoring
Adverse Effects/Toxicity: CBC with platelet, Serum creatinine, Fecal occult blood
anti Xa monitoring
- Consider for children, severe kidney failure, obesity, long courses, pregnancy
- Treatment: Twice daily dosing: 0.6-1.0 units/mL obtained 4 hours post dose, Once daily dosing: 0.1-0.3 units/mL obtained as trough (can consider peak of 1-2 units/mL obtained 4 hours post dose)
- Routine monitoring not recommended
LMWH black box warning
-All LMWH products have the same warning
-Use with neural anesthesia or spinal puncture can lead to increased risk of spinal
hematoma leading to paralysis
LMWH AE
- Bleeding: Major/minor
- Thrombocytopenia: Less than UFH, Monitor platelets
- Delayed hypersensitivity skin reactions
LMWH bleeding management
- D/C LMWH
- Best neutralization method not as clear
- Protamine sulfate administration: Within 8 hours of last LMWH dose( 1 mg per 100 anti-factor Xa units; 1 mg per 1 mg enoxaparin), over 8 hours (0.5 mg per 100 anti-factor Xa units; 0.5 mg per 1 mg enoxaparin)
factor Xa inhibitors
- Indirect agents: binds to antithrombin (like heparin): Fondaparinux (Arixtra®)
- Drect agents: binds to factor Xa: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), Apixaban (Eliquis®), Edoxaban, Betrixaban (not approved for use in US)
fondaparinux labeled uses
- usually acute, can be maintenance in specific patients
- Prophylaxis following THA, TKA, hip replacement, or abdominal surgery
- Treatment of DVT or PE
fondaparinux dosing
- prophylaxis: 2.5 mg subQ once daily (hip, knee, or abdominal surgery)
- Treatment:
fondaparinux PK
- Peak plasma activity: 2-3 hours
- Eliminated in urine: Half-life 17-21 hours, Anticoagulation effects lasts 2-4 days post discontinuation
- No binding to other proteins, including platelets or PF4: No risk of HIT
fondaparinux special considerations
-Do not use if have renal dysfunction (CrCl
fondaparinux BBW
Use with neural anesthesia or spinal puncture can lead to increased risk of spinal
hematoma leading to paralysis
fondaparinux monitoring
- No routine monitoring for therapeutic efficacy: Can monitor anti-Xa levels (similar to LMWH)
- Serum creatinine
fondaparinux AE
bleeding
rivaroxaban uses
NOAC acute and maintenance -DVT prophylaxis -DVT treatment -NV Afib -PE treatment -reduction in the risk (secondary prevention) of recurrent DVT and/or PE
rivaroxaban dosing
- DVT prophylaxis: 10 mg daily - 6-10 hours post surgery (confirmed hemostasis); THA: continue for 35 days; TKA: continue for 12 days
- DVT/PE treatment: 15 mg BID x 3 weeks, then 20 mg daily with food
- Non-valvular atrial fibrillation: 20 mg daily (CrCl > 50 mL/min)
- CrCl 15-50 mL/min: 15 mg once daily
- Secondary prevention: 20 mg daily - Duration: 6-12 months, following initial treatment of 6-12 months
rivaroxaban antidote
No antidote for reversal (not dialyzable)
- PCC has been shown to be beneficial in trials
- Andexanet alfa: directed factor Xa antidote (Phase III trials)
rivaroxaban PK
-Metabolized by CYA 3A4/5: Caution: strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, PGP inhibitors, other products
affecting hemostasis
-Time to peak: 2-4 hours
-Half life: adults 5-9 hours; elderly 11-13 hours
rivaroxaban DI
-P-gp and CYP3A4 inducers: Carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampin, St. John’s wort
rivaroxaban AE
- bleeding
- Avoid: CrCl
warfarin to rivaroxaban
stop warfarin and start rivaroxaban when INR less than 3
rivaroxaban to warfarin
Start warfarin and stop rivaroxaban 3 days
later
OR IF continuous, uninterruped
anticoagulation is necessary:
stop rivaroxaban, begin both parenteral anticoagulation (LMWH or UFH) and warfarin at the time the next dose of rivaroxaban would have
been given and stop the parenteral anticoagulant when
INR reaches an acceptable range
LMWH/ fondaparinux to rivaroxaban
Stop parenteral anticoagulant and administer rivaroxaban 0-2 hours before the next dose of parenteral drug would have been given
IV heparin to rivaroxaban
Administer first dose of rivaroxaban at the same time as discontinuation of IV heparin infusion
rivaroxaban to parenteral anticoagulant
Stop rivaroxaban and administer first dose of parenteral anticoagulant at the time the next dose of rivaroxaban would have been given
rivaroxaban to oral anticoagulant other than warfarin
Stop rivaroxaban and begin the other anticoagulant at the time that the next scheduled dose of rivaroxaban would have been given
rivaroxaban black box warning
- spinal/epidural hematomas
- premature d/c increases risk of thrombotic event
apixaban uses
NOAC acute and maintenance -DVT prophylaxis -DVT treatment -NV Afib -PE treatment