Daniela Alejandra Shared "Fisiopatología 2 - III CE" - 66 Picmonics
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Fisiopatología 2 - III CE
Clotting Overview
- Characteristics
- Endothelial Cells are Damaged
- Platelets Respond to Exposed Collagen and Stick
- Platelets Release Recruiting Factors
- More Platelets are Attracted
- Soluble Fibrinogen Turns to Insoluble Fibrin
- Fibrin Seals the Clot
- Clot Dissolves
- Liver Produces Clotting Factors
2 mins
Coagulation Cascade Overview
- Secondary Hemostasis
- Intrinsic Pathway
- Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
- Heparin
- Extrinsic Pathway
- Prothrombin Time (PT)
- Warfarin
- Common Pathway
- Thrombin
- Convert Fibrinogen to Fibrin
- Stabilizes the Platelet Plug
2 mins
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
- 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
2 mins
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
- Children
- Pathophysiology
- Preceded by Acute Diarrheal Illness
- Endothelial Damage
- Classic Triad of Symptoms
- Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (MAHA)
- Thrombocytopenia
- Renal Failure
- Labs
- Helmet cells
- LDH
- Treatment
- Dialysis
- Supportive
2 mins
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
- 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
2 mins
Hemophilia
- Cause/Mechanism
- Genetic Mutation
- Assessment
- Prolonged Bleeding
- Pain
- Hemarthrosis
- Interventions
- Clotting Factor Replacement Therapy
- DDAVP (Desmopressin Acetate)
- Antifibrinolytic Therapy
- Analgesics
- Considerations
- Genetic Counseling
- Prevent Injury
3 mins
Von Willebrand Disease
- 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)
1 min
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Diagnosis and Clinical Features
- IM DAMN SHARP acronym
- Immunoglobulins
- Malar rash
- Discoid rash
- Antinuclear antibody
- Mucositis
- Neurologic disorders
- Serositis
- Hematologic disorders
- Arthritis
- Renal disorders
- Photosensitivity
2 mins
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Mechanism, Treatment and Complications
- Mechanism and Characteristics
- Systemic Autoimmune Disease
- 9:1 female to male ratio
- Treatment
- Glucocorticoids
- NSAIDS
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Cyclophosphamide
- Complications
- Lupus nephritis
- Libman-Sacks Endocarditis
- Secondary Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
- Other
- Drug-induced lupus
2 mins
Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia
- Characteristics
- Following Infection or Vaccination
- Antiplatelet Antibodies
- Clinical Features
- Often Asymptomatic
- Bleeding
- Petechiae
- Diagnosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Increased Megakaryocytes
- Management
- Corticosteroids
- Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)
- Rituximab
- Splenectomy
4 mins
PT/PTT Lab Values
- Prothrombin Time (PT)
- 10-14 seconds
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT or aPTT)
- 25-35 seconds
1 min
Factor Xa Inhibitors
- Characteristics
- Inhibit Factor Xa
- -xaban
- Drugs
- Apixaban
- Rivaroxaban
- Indications
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Considerations
- Andexanet Alfa
2 mins
Normocytic Hemolytic Anemia Causes
- Intrinsic Hemolytic
- Hereditary Spherocytosis
- RBC Enzyme Deficiency
- Hemoglobin C Defect
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Extrinsic Hemolytic
- Autoimmune
- Microangiopathic
- Mechanical Destruction
- Prosthetic Cardiac Valves
- Infection
- Snake Venom
2 mins
Rh Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn
- Characteristics
- Rh (Rhesus) Incompatibilities
- Rh(D)- Mother and Rh(D)+ Fetus
- Anti-Rh(D) Antibodies
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Presentation
- Hydrops Fetalis
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Kernicterus
- Diagnosis
- Positive Coombs Test
- Ultrasound
- Management
- RhoGAM [Anti-Rh(D) Immunoglobulin]
- Intrauterine Blood Transfusion
- Phototherapy
- IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobulin)
4 mins
ABO Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn
- Characteristics
- ABO Incompatibilities
- Type O Mother and Type A/B Fetus
- Anti-A or Anti-B Antibodies
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Presentation
- Often Asymptomatic
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Diagnosis
- Negative Coombs Test
- Management
- Phototherapy
2 mins
Anemia Lab Values
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Serum Iron Decreased
- Transferrin Increased
- Ferritin Decreased
- % Transferrin Saturation Decreased
- Pregnancy and OCP Use
- Serum Iron Normal
- Transferrin Increased
- Ferritin Normal
- % Transferrin Saturation Decreased
- Anemia of Chronic Disease
- Serum Iron Decreased
- Transferrin Decreased
- Ferritin Increased
- % Transferrin Saturation Decreased or Normal
- Hemochromatosis
- Serum Iron Increased
- Transferrin Decreased
- Ferritin Increased
- % Transferrin Saturation Increased
3 mins
Microcytic Anemia Causes
- MCV < 80
- Causes
- Thalassemias
- Chronic Disease or Illness
- Lead Toxicity
- Late Iron Deficiency
- Sideroblastic Anemia
1 min
Normocytic Nonhemolytic Anemia Causes
- MCV 80-100
- Nonhemolytic
- Anemia of Chronic Disease/Inflammation
- Aplastic Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Early Iron Deficiency
1 min
Macrocytic Anemia Causes
- MCV > 100
- Megaloblastic
- B12 Deficiency
- Folate Deficiency
- Orotic Aciduria
- Non Megaloblastic
- Alcoholism
- Liver Disease
- Reticulocytosis
2 mins
Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Causes
- Malnutrition/Malabsorption
- Hemorrhage
- Signs
- Microcytic, Hypochromic Anemia
- Decreased Heme Synthesis
- Labs
- Decreased Reticulocytes
- Decreased Ferritin
- Increased Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- Poikilocytosis
- Anisocytosis
- Increased Central Pallor
2 mins
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