Anticoagulation Flashcards

1
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UFH

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binds to antithrombin and block factor Xa and IIa

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LMWH

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binds to antithrombin and blocks factor Xa and IIa with more Xa blocking than IIa

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Direct thrombin inhibitors: IV (argatroban and bivalirudin) PO (dabigatran)

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directly blocks thrombin

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Direct factor Xa inhibitors (rivaroxaban, apixiban, edoxaban)

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directly blocks factor xa

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Indirect factor Xa inhibitor: fondaparinux

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binds to antithrombin to block factor xa

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warfarin

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inhibits factors II, VII, IX, and X

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7
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DOACs vs Warfarin

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-DOACs have less drug interactions, less bleeding, and shorter DOA than warfarin
- DOACs are adjusted based on kidney/liver function and not INR
-DOACs are preferred for stroke prevention in AF - unless there is mitral stenosis or MVR
-DOACs are preferred for VTE tx unless patient has antiphospholipid syndrome

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8
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Vitamin K

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vitamin K is required for the activation of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X

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9
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antithrombin (AT)

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inactivates thrombin (factor IIa) and other proteases (like factor Xa)

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10
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hematuria

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blood in urine

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11
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hematemesis

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blood in vomit caused by bleeding from the GI tract

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12
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UFH: ppx VTE

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5000 IU SQ Q8-12H

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13
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UFH: tx of VTE

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80 IU/kg IV bolus; 18 IU/kg/hr infusion

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14
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UFH: tx of ACS/STEMI

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60 IU/kg IV bolus; infuse 12 IU/kg/hr

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15
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UFH dosing

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use TBW

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16
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UFH: aPTT/anti-Xa monitoring

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check 6 hours after initiation and every 6 hours until therapeutic, then every 24 hours and with every dose change

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17
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UFH: aPTT/anti Xa therapeutic range

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-aPTT: 1.5-2.5 x control
-anti Xa: 0.3-0.7 IU/mL

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18
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HIT

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PLT decrease > 50%

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19
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heparin antidote

A

protamine

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20
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heparin lock flushes

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used to keep IV lines open

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21
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LMWH: ppx VTE

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30 mg SC Q12H or 40 mg SC daily
-CrCl < 30 mL/min: 30 mg SC daily

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22
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LMWH: tx of VTE and UA/NSTEMI

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1 mg/kg SC Q12H or 1.5 mg/kg SC daily (only for inpatient VTE tx)
-CrCl < 30 mL/min: 1 mg/kg SC daily
-use TBW

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23
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LMWH: tx of STEMI in patients < 75 YOA

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-30 mg IV bolus + 1 mg/kg SC dose followed by 1 mg/kg SC Q12H
-CrCl <30 mL/min: 30 mg IV bolus plus a 1 mg/kg SC dose then followed by 1 mg/kg SC daily

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24
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LMWH: tx of STEMI in patients < 75 YOA

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0.75 mg/kg SC Q12H with no bolus - max of 5 mg for the first two SC doses only
-CrCl < 30 mL/min: 1 mg/kg SC daily with no bolus

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25
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LMWH safety

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-neuraxial anesthesia (epidural, spinal) are at risk of hematoma and subsequent paralysis
-do not use in HIT
-Anti-Xa level recommended in pregnancy
-monitoring may be done in obesity, LBW, and renal insufficiency
-do not expel air bubble from syringe

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26
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when to obtain peak in enoxaprin monitoring

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peak anti-Xa levels 4 hours post SC dose

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27
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LMWH antidote

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protamine

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28
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management of HIT

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  1. stop all forms of heparin and LMWH - if on warfarin d/c warfarin and administer vitamin K
  2. use rapid acting non-heparin anticoagulants (argatroban)
  3. do not start warfarin therapy until the platelets have recovered to > 150K
  4. if urgent cardiac surgery or PCI is required - use bivalirudin
29
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Apixaban: nonvavular AF

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5 mg PO BID
-unless > 80 YOA, BW < 60 kg, or SCr > 1.5 mg/dL, then give 2.5 mg BID

30
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Apixaban: tx of DVT/PE

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initial: 10 mg PO BID x7 days then 5 mg PO BID
- can give 2.5 mg PO BID after least 3 months of initial tx dosing

31
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Apixaban: ppx DVT

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2.5 mg PO BID x12 days after knee or x35 days after hip; give first dose 12-24 hrs after surgery

32
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rivaroxaban (xarelto)

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doses > 15 mg must be taken with food

33
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rivaroxaban: nonvalvular AF

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CrCl > 50: 20 mg QD with evening meal
15-50: 15 mg QD with evening meal

34
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Rivaroxaban: tx of DVT/PE

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-initial: 15 mg PO BID x21 days, then 20 mg PO QD with food
-avoid use in CrCl < 30

35
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edoxaban

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do not use in those with non-valvular AF and CrCl > 95 mL/min
-reduced efficacy

36
Q

antidote for apixiban and rivaroxaban

A

andexanet alfa

37
Q

fondaparinux

A

contraindicated in those with CrCl <30 mL/min

38
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converting from warfarin to another oral anticoagulant, stop warfarin and convert to:

A

-Rivaroxaban when INR < 3
-Edoxaban when INR < 2.5
-Apixaban when INR < 2
-Dabigatran when INR < 2

39
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From DOACs to warfarin

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stop DOAC and start parenteral anticoagulant and warfarin at the next scheduled dose

40
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from dabigatran to warfarin

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start warfarin 1-3 days before stopping dabigatran

41
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dabigatran and parenteral anticoagulant

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always bridge with parenteral anticoagulants for 5-10 days if used for treatment (not needed for ppx)

42
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antidote for argatroban and bivalirudin

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no antidote

43
Q

warfarin and pregnancy

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contraindicated unless they have mechanical valve

44
Q

CYP2C9*2 or *3 alleles and/or polymorphisms of VKORC1 in warfarin

A

increase risk of bleeding

45
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goal INRs

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-most 2-3
-2.5-3.5 for mechanical heart valve

46
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S-warfarin

A

3-5 times more potent than R-warfarin

47
Q

carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, st. johns

A

decrease INR

48
Q

amiodarone, azole antifungals, flagyl, and bactrim

A

increase INR

49
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warfarin and amiodarone

A

when starting amiodarone decrease the dose of warfarin by 30-50%

50
Q

warfarin and tamoxifen

A

avoid use

51
Q

Please Let Greg Brown Bring Peaches To Your Wedding

A

Pink - 1 mg
Lavender - 2 mg
Green - 2.5 mg
Brown/Tan - 3 mg
Blue - 4 mg
Peach - 5 mg
Teal - 6 mg
Yellow - 7.5 mg
White - 10 mg

52
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foods high in vitamin k

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spinach, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, beef liver, kale

53
Q

increases bleeding risk with warfarin

A

garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, glucosamine, vitamin E, high dose fish oils, willow bark, and wintergreen

54
Q

decrease effectiveness of warfarin

A

st. johns wart

55
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protamine for UFH reversal

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1 mg will reverse 100 units of heparin
-reverse amount given in the last 2-2.5 hours; max dose 50 mg

56
Q

protamine for LMWH reversal

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1 mg per 1 mg of enoxaprin

57
Q

dabigatran reversal

A

idarucizumab (praxbind)

58
Q

K centra

A

factors II, VII, IX, X, Protein C, Protein S
-administer with vitamin K

59
Q

INR above therapeutic range but < 4.5 w/out bleeding

A

reduce or skip warfarin dose, monitor INR

60
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supratherapeutic INR of 4.5-10 without bleeding

A

-routine vitamin K is not recommend
-hold 1-2 doses of warfarin
-resume warfarin at lower dose when INR is therapeutic

61
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INR > 10 without bleeding

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-hold warfarin
-oral vitamin K 2.5-5 mg
-resume dose when INR is therapeutic

62
Q

major bleeding

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-hold warfarin
-give vitamin K 5-10 mg by slow IV injection and four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC)

63
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peri-operative anticoagulant management

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stop warfarin approx 5 day before major surgery
-those mechanical valve, AF or VTE at high risk for thromboembolism, bridge with LMWH or UFH
-d/c therapeutic LMWH 24 hrs before surgery

64
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VTE: those without cancer

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dabigatran and other DOACs are preferred over warfarin for the first 3 months

65
Q

VTE: those with cancer

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DOACs are preferred

66
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AF > 48 hr

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anticoagulate for at least 3 weeks prior to and 4 weeks after cardioconversion

67
Q

AF < 48 hr

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start full therapeutic anticoagulation, preform cardioversion, and continue full anticoagulation for at least 4 weeks

68
Q

CHA2DS2-VASc

A

estimate risk of stroke in AF

69
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HAS-BLED

A

bleeding risk