VTE Flashcards
1
Q
HIT presentation
A
- drop in pt <50% of baseline
- onset with 4-10 days of exposure
- more often paradoxical thrombosis instead of bleeding as platelets and thrombin activated
2
Q
INV for HIT
A
anti PF4 ab immunoassay
serotonin release assay
3
Q
rx for HIIT
A
Bivalirudin instead
(direct thrombin inhibitor)
4
Q
Dalteparin is
A
LMWH
good for renal impairment
5
Q
VTE minimum duration of anticoagulation
A
3 months uncomplicated
6 month upper limb and PE
before birth and 6 weeks post for pregnant
6
Q
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