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Complete the diagram

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What is Virchow’s triad and what is it a risk for?

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Deep vein thrombosis

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Name 8 thrombotic risk factors

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◦Post-operative, especially orthopaedic

◦Hospitalisation

◦Cancer

◦Pregnancy

◦Oral contraceptive pill

◦Long-haul flights

◦Obesity

◦i.v. drug abuse

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What condition does this show?

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Deep vein thrombosis

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What are the symptoms of a DVT?

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Can be no symptoms at all – clinically silent

Unilateral calf swelling/ heat/ pain/ redness/ hardness

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What are the differential diagnoses for DVT?

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Cellulitis, Baker’s cyst, muscular pain

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What is the investigation of choice for a DVT and why?

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Doppler ultrasound

Veins are non-compressible by U/S probe

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How can you assess the likelihood of having a DVT?

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The Wells risk score and doing a D-dimer test

Low Wells score and negative D-dimer test have a high negative predictive value (>99% NPV)

If high Wells score or positive D-dimer then proceed to U/S scan to confirm DVT

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What is a d-dimer test?

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D-dimers indicate activation of the clotting cascade

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What 3 veins are classed as an above-knee DVT

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Iliac, femoral or popliteal veins

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What is the initial treatment for DVT?

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Therapeutic anti-coagulation using sub-cut LMW heparin (such as tinzaparin or enoxaparin)

Dose of LMW heparin according to patient’s weight

No monitoring required (but can use anti-Xa assay)

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When would you use IV unfractionated heparin?

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Ensure adequate EGFR > 30ml/min

Otherwise use iv unfractionated heparin (APTR 2.0)

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What drug do you load the DVT patient with after 3-5 days?

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Oral warfarin

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When do you stop initial heparin after a DVT?

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Stop LMW heparin once INR > 2.0 for 2 days

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How long are patients anticoagulated for after a DVT?

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1st DVT: anticoagulated for 6 months

2nd DVT/PE: lifelong anticoagulation

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In what range should the INR be maintained in post-DVT patients?

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Maintain INR between 2.0-3.0 (target 2.5)

Monitor INR every 3 weeks

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What type of pulmonary emobolism is asymptomatic?

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Micro-emboli

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What are the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism?

What signs would you fin on examination?

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pleuritic pain

dyspnoea

haemoptysis

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What are the symptoms of a massive PE?

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syncope, death

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What does this show?

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Pulmonary embolism

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What investigations would you do for a pulmonary embolism?

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CTPA scan (CT pulmonary angiogram)

V/Q Scan (ventilation/perfusion radio-isotope scan)

ECG

CXR

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What type of scan is this and what does it show?

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CTPA scan (CT pulmonary angiogram)

Saddle embolus: pre & post-thrombolysis

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What indicates a PE on a V/Q scan?

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Underperfusion - V/Q mismatch

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What type of scan is this and what does it show?

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V/Q Scan (ventilation/perfusion radio-isotope scan)

PE

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What is the main limitation of V/Q scans?
Underlying lung disease
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What will an ECG show in a PE?
Sinus tachycardia Atrial fibrillation Right heart strain (RBBB) Classic: SI, QIII, TIII (rare)
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What will a chest x-ray of a PE patient look like?
Usually normal Linear atelectasis Small effusions
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What is a leading cause of 'preventable death' in the Western world?
PE
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What signs of shock will patients with a massive PE have?
hypotension, acute dyspnoea, collapse, syncope
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What is the treatment for a massive PE?
Thrombolysis with tPA (Alteplase) Tissue plasminogen activator (fibrinolytic) IV unfractionated heparin Monitor with APTR
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What is the risk associated with tissue plasminogen activator?
2-6% risk of serious bleeding
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What is the treatment for a standard PE?
LMW heparin injections – e.g. tinzaparin Warfarin (target INR 2.5) for 6 months Consider underlying causes
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For treatment of standard PE, which anticoagulant is best for patients with cancer?
LMW heparin is better if underlying cancer
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What is the alternative treatment for a standard PE?
Consider a DOAC as an alternative * Dabigatran po (direct thrombin inhibitor) * Rivaroxaban po (direct Xa inhibitor)
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When would you consider a thrombophilia screen?
Consider in young patients with spontaneous DVT
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What are the inherited and acquired causes that a thrombophilia screening looks for?
Inherited causes: Factor V Leiden (5% of people) Deficiency of natural anticoagulants: * Anti-thrombin deficiency * Protein C deficiency * Protein S deficiency Acquired causes: Anti-phospholipid syndrome * Test for lupus anticoagulant (DRVVT) and anticardiolipin Abs
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Draw the coagulation cascade
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What are the 5 types of anti-thrombotics?
Warfarin Heparin ◦Unfractionated heparin ◦Low molecular weight heparin Newer agents ◦Dabigatran – oral direct thrombin (factor IIa) inhibitor ◦Rivaroxaban, Apixaban – oral direct factor Xa inhibitors Anti-platelet drugs Fibrinolytic agents (thrombolytics)
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How does warfarin work?
Vitamin K antagonist Prevents γ-carboxylation of factors II, VII, IX, X Required for functional maturation of these factors
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What affect does warfarin have on the prothrombin time and why?
Prolongs the extrinsic pathway (prothrombin time) Monitored by the international normalised ratio (INR)
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What is the target INR for warfarin patients?
Target INR usually 2.5 for DVT/PE and AF Target 3.5 for recurrent VTE or metal heart valves
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How long can warfarin take to reach theraputic levels?
\>3 days
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What 2 natural anti-coagulants does warfarin also inhibit?
◦Protein C ◦Protein S
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What drug interactions occur with warfarin due to cytochrome P450? Inhibitors Inducers
Enzyme inhibitors potentiate warfarin: Enzyme inducers inhibit warfarin:
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What are the affects of alcohol on warfarin?
◦Binge drinking tends to potentiate warfarin ◦Chronic alcoholism tends to inhibit warfarin
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What 4 things is warfarin control affected by?
◦Binding to albumin ◦Absorption of vitamin K from GI tract ◦Synthesis of vitamin K factor by liver ◦Hereditary resistance
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Which anticoagulant is teratogenic?
Warfarin
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What drug should be used in pregnancy instead of warfarin?
LMW heparin
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What are the 4 side-effects of warfarin?
Significant haemorrhage risk * Intra-cranial bleeds up to 1% per year * Increased risk in elderly and with higher INR target Minor bleeding up to 20% per year Skin necrosis Alopecia
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How would you treat a life-threateing warfarin bleed?
Give activated prothrombin complex (e.g., Octaplex or Beriplex) which contains vitamin K dependent factors II, VII, IX and X Dose is 25-50 units per kg depending on INR level (usual dose 1500-3000 units Octaplex) Give vitamin K 2-10mg iv/po depending on INR level Patient can become refractory to re-loading with warfarin Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) can also be used but this is not optimised for warfarin reversal
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What is heparin and how does it work?
Mucopolysaccharide that works by potentiating anti-thrombin Irreversibly inactivates factor IIa (thrombin) and factor Xa
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How is heparin administered?
Administered parenterally (injected)
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What are the 2 formations of heparin and how are they administered?
◦Unfractionated heparin given by i.v. infusion ◦Low molecular weight heparin given as s.c. injections
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Is heparin safe in pregnancy?
Yes
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What type of heparin is more commonly used?
LMW heparin is very convenient due to once daily s.c. injections Unfractionated heparin not often used due to inconvenience of administration
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How is unfractionated heparin monitored and what is the target?
Monitored by APTT ratio (APTR) with target of 2.0 x normal
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What anticoagulant is safe in renal failure and why?
Unfractionated heparin is safe in renal failure as it is metabolised by the liver and not renally excreted
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How is a unfractionated heparin bleed treated?
If bleeding, protamine sulphate can be partially reverse heparin
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What is heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and how is it diagnosed?
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (or HIT) is a rare complication of heparin: ◦Suspect if platelet count falls on heparin ◦This is paradoxically a prothrombotic condition that can cause VTE ◦Diagnosis by doing a HIT screen and discontinuation of heparin
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What is LMW heparin prescribed according to?
Prescribed according to patient’s weight
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How is thromboprophylaxis for hospital in-patients treated?
LMW heparin –3,500U or 4,500U Tinzaparin –20 or 40mg Enoxaparin
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When does the dosing of rivaroxaban change from 15mg bd to 20mg od?
After 3 weeks
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Patients must have a creatinine clearance rate of what to use LMW heparin?
over 30ml/minute
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Does LMW heparin need monitoring?
No
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Name 3 formulas of LMW heparin
* Tinzaparin (Innohep) 175U/kg * Enoxaparin (Clexane) 1.5mg/kg * Dalteparin (Fragmin)
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What is the minimum creatinine clearance for dabigatran?
\> 30ml/min
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Why were direct oral anti-coagulants (DOACs) developed?
Developed as oral alternatives to warfarin
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What does DOACs stand for?
Direct oral anti-coagulants, DOACs
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What are the benefits of DOACs?
No monitoring required, flat dosing, good safety profile Trials show clinical non-inferiority of DOACs when compared to warfarin and LMW heparin for VTE and AF
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When should DOACs not be used?
Should not be used for cardiac valves as inferior to warfarin
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What are the 2 classes of DOACs?
– direct thrombin (IIa) inhibitor, e.g. dabigatran – direct factor Xa inhibitor, e.g. rivaroxaban, apixaban
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What is rivaroxaban and how does it work?
Rivaroxaban is a direct factor Xa inhibitor Causes irreversible anti-coagulation
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What are the 3 indications for rivaroxaban?
◦VTE prophylaxis ◦Used for treatment of DVTs and PEs ◦Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
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What are the 5 antiplatelet drugs?
Aspirin – cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor Clopidogrel – ADP receptor blocker Dipyridamole – inhibits phosphodiesterase Prostacyclin – stimulates adenylate cyclase Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
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When would the dose of rivaroxaban remain at 15mg od?
In patients with creatinine clearance of◦15-50ml/min
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What is apixaban and when is it used?
Apixaban is alternative anti-Xa drug dosed bd Less affected by renal function (safe above 15ml/min)
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What is dabigatran?
Dabigatran is a direct thrombin inhibitor
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What are the 3 contraindications for Dabigatran?
◦VTE prophylaxis ◦Used for treatment of DVTs and PEs ◦Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
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What is the treatment and prophylactic dose of dabigatran?
◦Treatment dose is 150mg bd ◦Prophylactic dose is 110mg bd
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How is dabigatran reversed?
Can be reversed by Praxbind (Idarucizumab)
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What are fibrinolytic agents?
Thrombolytic agents used to lyse fresh thrombi (usually arterial) by converting plasminogen to plasmin
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Which anti-platelet drug is used in angioplasty?
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
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Name 3 fibrinolytic agents
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA, Alteplase) Also streptokinase and urokinase
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When are fibrinolytic agents used?
Administered systemically in acute MI, recent thrombotic stroke, major PE, or massive iliofemoral thrombosis
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What is the risk of fibrinolytic agents?
Beware of contra-indications to thrombolysis Risk-benefit ratio = haemorrhage/thrombotic risk balance

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