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MLS 331 Week 12 Bleeding Disorders
- Mixed platelet and coagulation disorder
- Mechanism
- Autosomal Dominant Condition Leading to Reduced vWF
- Defect in platelet plug formation
- Labs
- Increased Bleeding Time
- PTT increased
- Factor VIII decreased
- Normal platelet count
- Treatment
- DDAVP (synthetic vasopressin)
- Inhibition or deficiency of ADAMTS 13
- vWF Multimers are Not Degraded
- Microthrombi (and Emboli)
- Symptoms
- FAT RN Pentad
- Fever
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Renal Dysfunction
- Neurologic Abnormalities (Altered Mental status)
- Treatment
- Plasmapheresis
- Corticosteroids
- Splenectomy
- Pathophysiology
- 5-10 Days After Heparin Exposure
- Heparin-Platelet Factor 4 Complex
- Autoantibodies Form Against Complex
- Heparin-Platelet Factor 4-Antibody Complex Binds Platelets
- Platelet Aggregation
- Procoagulant Release
- Symptoms
- Thrombocytopenia
- Diagnosis
- Serotonin Release Assay (SRA)
- Treatment
- Stop Heparin, Start Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
- Mechanism of Action
- Interferes with Vitamin K-dependent Clotting Factors
- Extrinsic Pathway
- Bridge with Heparin
- Indications
- Chronic Anticoagulation
- Side Effects
- Bleeding
- Necrosis
- Cytochrome P450
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Antidote
- FFP + Vitamin K
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