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YEAR 5: Haematology > Haem: Thrombosis - aetiology and management > Flashcards

Haem: Thrombosis - aetiology and management Flashcards

1
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What is the triad of symptoms in thrombophlebitic syndrome?

A

Recurrent pain

Swelling

Ulcers

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2
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What catalyses the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin?

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Thrombin

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3
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Which anticoagulant molecules are expressed on the blood vessel wall?

A

Thrombomodulin

Endothelial protein C receptor

Tissue factor pathway inhibitor

Heparans

NOTE: it does not normally produce tissue factor

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4
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Recall 5 effects of inflammation on the blood vessel wall

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  1. Anticoagulant molecules are downregulated
  2. TF expressed
  3. Prostacyclin decreased
  4. Adhesion molecules upregulated
  5. VWF released (leading to neutrophil capture, and formation of NETs)
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5
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How do neutrophils contribute to immunothrombosis?

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Neutrophils release DNA, which is procoagulant

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6
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Give 4 ways in which blood stasis promotes thrombosis

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  1. Accumulation of prothrombotic factors
  2. Promotes platelet adhesion
  3. Promotes leukocyte adhesion and transmigration
  4. Hypoxia produces inflammatory effect on endothelium
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7
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What is the broad mechanism of action of heparins?

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Potentiate antithrombin

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8
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Give an example of an LMWH

A

Enoxaparin/ Tinzaparin

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9
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How is unfractionated heparin monitored?

What about LMWH?

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Unfractionated heparin: it has variable pharmacokinetics and a variable dose-response

Must be monitored with APTT or anti-Xa levels

LMWH: reliable pharmacokinetics so monitoring usually not required

Monitor anti-Xa levels if there is renal failure, extreme weight or extreme risk

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10
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What are the disadvantages of heparin?

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Administered by injection

Risk of osteoporosis

Variable renal dependence

Risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia (autoantibodies directed against Platelet factor 4)

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11
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How does warfarin affect vit K?

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Warfarin inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase

Prevents recycling of Vit K

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12
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Which procoagulant factors fall as a result of warfarin medication?

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II, VII, IX and X

*Also impairs Protein C and Protein S (which are natural anticoagulant molecules)*

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13
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How can the action of warfarin be reversed?

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Administering vitamin K – takes 12 hours

Giving factors 2, 7, 9 and 10 – immediate

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14
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How is warfarin monitored?

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Pro-thrombin time/INR

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15
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What are the problems with warfarin?

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Teratogenic so cannot give during pregnancy

Initial hypercoagulable state due to inhibition of protein C and protein S - that’s why heparin is co-administered until INR stabilises

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16
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List some properties of DOACs

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Oral administration

Immediate action (peak = 3-4 hours)

Useful in long-term

Short half-life

No monitoring needed

NOTE: contra-indicated in valvular AF

17
Q

Which DOAC inhibits factor IIa?

Which DOACs inhibit factor Xa?

A

IIa: Dabigatran

Xa: Rivaroxiban Apixaban Edoxaban

18
Q

Which surgeries carry the highest risk of thrombosis?

A

Orthopaedic (reamed bone releases thromboplastin, prolonged immobilisation following surgery)

19
Q

Which of these factors are associated with a higher risk of recurrence of DVT?

Male sex

Female sex

Proximal thrombosis

Distal thrombosis

Post surgery

Idiopathic

A

Male sex

Proximal thrombosis

Idiopathic

20
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Risk factors for thrombosis

A

Cancer

Surgery

Obesity

Elderly

Immobility

*Antithrombin deficiency confers the highest risk*

21
Q

What should all patients > 60 years old with idiopathic thromboembolic disease be offered?

A

CT scan to check for an underlying cause

22
Q

Outline the treatment of DVT/PE.

A

Anti-Xa DOAC e.g. apixaban

Alternative:

  • Start LMWH (e.g. tinzaparin 175 u/kg) + warfarin
  • Stop LMWH when INR > 2 for 2 days

These should be continued for:

  • Known cause: 3 months
  • Unknown cause or cancer VTE: 3-6 months
  • Thrombophilic/recurrent: lifelong
23
Q

How do you prevent venous thrombosis recurrence?

A

After a surgical precipitant: no long-term anticoagulation needed

After a minor precipitant: 3 months anticoagulation usually adequate

If idiopathic cause: long-term anticoagulation (10-20% recurrence within 2 years)

YEAR 5: Haematology (37 decks)

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