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Clotting occurs in several steps:

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  1. Vasoconstriction ← smooth muscle contraction
  2. Formation of platelet plug
  3. Clot reinforced by coagulation cascade→ Fibrin crosslinking
  4. Ends with fibrinolysis and restoration of blood flow
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When a vessel is damaged- _____ is
exposed

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collagen

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Von Willebrand factor (vWF)

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Forms a bridge between collagen of a damaged vessel and GPIb which is expressed on the surface of the platelet→ adhesion to the site

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Platelet granules secret:

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○ Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) released→ Activates nearby platelets
○ Arachidonic acid released which is converted to thromboxane A2

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Eventually Factor X is activated by combination
of _____

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IX and VIII and phospholipids

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Measured with PT

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Extrinsic pathway

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Measured with aPTT

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Intrinsic pathway

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Intrinsic pathway is activated by ____

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Activated by exposure to
collagen

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Extrinsic pathway is activated by

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Activated by presence of
tissue factor (III)

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Ultimately both pathways lead
to activation of Factor ___

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X

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Factors that Inhibit Coagulation

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○ Protein C
○ Protein S
○ Antithrombin III

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Protein C and S are ____ dependent proteins

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Vit K

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_____ is a plasma protein which binds to
thrombin forming inert compound

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Antithrombin III

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14
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Heparin acts to augment
____

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Antithrombin III

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What is Thrombophilia?

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A condition where the blood has an increased tendency to form clots, potentially leading to life-threatening circumstances.

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____ is a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world

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Thrombosis

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17
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_____ activates plasminogen into plasmin

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tPA

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The 19th century pathologist Rudolf Virchow proposed three independent processes which could increase the risk of abnormal thrombosis

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○ Abnormal Flow / Stasis
○ Vessel Wall Injury
○ Hypercoagulability

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Inherited Disorders of hypercoagulable state

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○ Factor V Leiden Mutation
○ Prothrombin G20210A Mutation
○ Protein S Deficiency
○ Protein C Deficiency
○ Antithrombin III Deficiency

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Acquired conditions of hypercoagulable states

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○ Pregnancy-Related Hypercoagulability
○ Malignancy-Related Hypercoagulability
○ Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
○ Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

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Factor V plays a crucial role in the conversion of Prothrombin to Thrombin and is normally inactivated by ____

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Protein C (and S).

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Factor V Leiden is ____ 10 times slower than
normal Factor V.

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inactivated by Protein C
○ Leads to increased coagulation - more
Thrombin is created.

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23
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Factor V Leiden

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Mutation of Factor V

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____ is by far the most common
inherited risk factor for thrombophilia

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Factor V Leiden mutation

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The _____ triggers an overproduction of the Prothrombin protein (Factor II).
Prothrombin G20210A genetic mutation
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Normally, Protein C works to ____
inactivate Factors VIII and V in an effort to slow down or inhibit coagulation (anticoagulant).
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Antithrombin III normally inactivates several coagulation factors, most importantly _____
Thrombin
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_____ are at an increased risk of thrombosis (DVT and PE)
Pregnant women
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome is a condition in which the body forms antibodies against proteins bound to the phospholipids necessary for the coagulation cascade.
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome includes:
○ Lupus Anticoagulant ○ Anticardiolipin Antibody
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What is lupus anticoagulant
Those with Lupus Anticoagulant are at increased risk of venous thrombosis and recurrent miscarriage.
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Anticardiolipin Antibody
Those with Anticardiolipin Antibody are at increased risk of arterial thrombosis, concerning for myocardial infarction and peripheral arterial occlusions.
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Heparin-Induced TCP (HIT)
an adverse reaction to the medication that occurs in 3% of those on unfractionated Heparin and 0.6% of those on LMWH.
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HIT results from
formation of antibodies to the Heparin-Platelet Factor 4 (PF4) complex.
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HIT usually occurs ____
5-10 days after initiation of Heparin.
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A decline in baseline platelet count of 50% or more is diagnostic for
HIT
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Treatment for HIT
○ Discontinue all forms of Heparin immediately. ○ Begin treatment with Direct Thrombin inhibitor (ie. Argatroban) or Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor (ie. Rivaroxaban). ○ Check US Doppler of LEs and monitor Platelet count. ○ When platelet # recovers, can transition to Warfarin for at least 30 days
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Deep Vein Thrombosis S/S
○ Most commonly, patients present with… ■ Unilateral leg pain ■ Unilateral calf tenderness ■ Unilateral leg/ankle swelling
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DVT diagnostic testing
○ The use of a Clinical Prediction Tool is suggested. ■ Wells Score System for DVT ○ If low probability based on Prediction Tool: ■ Order High-Sensitivity D-Dimer (blood test) ● Negative D-Dimer rules out DVT ○ If moderate probability of DVT: ■ High-Sensitivity D-Dimer or Compression Ultrasound ○ If high probability of DVT: ■ Compression Ultrasound is diagnostic test of choice
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High-sensitive D-Dimer is very sensitive for ____
VTE
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The presence of D-Dimer indicates that clotting _____
has occurred
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Treatment and Management of DVT
○ Prevention in high-risk patients is critical! ○ Once diagnosed, Systemic Anticoagulation is treatment.
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Inpatient treatment for DVT recommended if…
● Massive DVT ● Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism ● High risk of bleeding with anticoagulation ● Significant comorbid conditions
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Acute DVT treatment
○ Anticoagulation started immediately ○ Oral anticoagulant preferred for maintenance treatment ○ Anticoagulation is continued for at least 3 months.
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In the treatment of acute DVT, Recent studies have shown that____
early ambulation is safe and recommended over bedrest
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If there is a high degree of concern for a PE, an _____ can be placed endovascularly.
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter
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_____ is the most significant complication of DVT.
Pulmonary Embolism
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Pulmonary Embolism
● If a DVT breaks loose, it can travel through the heart and into the lungs.
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Characteristic Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary embolism
○ Sudden onset dyspnea ○ Tachypnea ○ Tachycardia ○ Pleuritic Chest Pain ○ Cough ○ Sometimes a fever ○ Symptoms of shock (massive PE) ○ Hemoptysis (not common) ○ Signs and symptoms of DVT are common
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Diagnostic testing for pulmonary embolism
○ Pulmonary Embolism Rule-out Criteria (PERC) ○ The use of a Clinical Prediction Tool is suggested. ○ Low probability, D-Dimer is used to rule out PE ● If positive advance to CT Angio ○ Moderate probability, D-Dimer or below imaging. ○ High probability of PE, D-Dimer is not indicated.
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Test of choice for pulmonary embolism
CT Pulmonary Angiography is test of choice
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Treatment for PE If patient is hemodynamically stable
■ SC LMWH (Lovenox) is preferred over IV UFH. ■ More common- DOACs-Rivaroxaban or Apixaban.
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Treatment for PE If massive PE with concern for shock
■ IV unfractionated Heparin is preferred. ■ IV Alteplase (a fibrinolytic called tPA) can also be used. ■ Endovascular pulmonary embolectomy is used as a measure of last resort ○ Long-term (at least 3-6 months) anticoagulation with an oral agent is recommended (Warfarin or NOAC ie. Novel oral anticoagulant)
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____ occurs when platelet aggregation and the coagulation cascade are triggered by disease of the artery
Arterial thrombosis
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Characteristic Presentation of arterial thrombosis
■ Myocardial Infarction ■ Unstable Angina ■ Ischemic Stroke ■ Acute Limb Ischemia of Peripheral Arterial Disease
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Risk factors of arterial thrombosis
smoking, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, advancing age, atherosclerosis, and positive family history.
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Treatment of Arterial thrombosis
○ Treatment specific to acute arterial thrombosis will be discussed in the above listed courses. ■ Mostly uses antiplatelet drugs ○ Prevention of atherosclerosis (by addressing modifiable risk factors) is critical to prevention of arterial thrombosis.
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Virchow’s Triad
○ Venous Stasis ○ Vessel Wall Injury ○ Hypercoagulability
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Patient with a DVT are at very high risk of ____
that clot breaking loose and traveling to the lungs, causing a Pulmonary Embolism.
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Prevention of _____ is critical to prevention of arterial thrombosis.
atherosclerosis (by addressing modifiable risk factors)

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