This document discusses various hypercoagulable states and conditions that increase the risk of thrombosis. It covers the pathophysiology of thrombosis and describes several inherited and acquired hypercoagulable states including deficiencies of antithrombin III, protein C, and protein S. It also discusses factors such as factor V Leiden, prothrombin gene mutation, elevated factors VIII, XI, and IX, hyperhomocysteinemia, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, cancer, pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, and obesity as risk factors for thrombosis. It provides details on clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management of these various hypercoagulable conditions.
Thrombophilias are hypercoagulable conditions that can be acquired or inherited. Most important hypercoagulable conditions =, testing procedures, duration of anticoagulation will be discussed here. Useful for Internal Medicine Boards and Hematology boards. Some aspects on duration of anticoagulation, HIT are high-yield for USMLE exams.
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Thrombophilias are hypercoagulable conditions that can be acquired or inherited. Most important hypercoagulable conditions =, testing procedures, duration of anticoagulation will be discussed here. Useful for Internal Medicine Boards and Hematology boards. Some aspects on duration of anticoagulation, HIT are high-yield for USMLE exams.
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Thrombocytopenia is most frequently encountered Hematological problem in hospitalized patients. The most common causes and differential diagnosis of In-patient and Outpatient presentations of Thrombocytopenia is discussed here. Useful for Internal Medicine Boards . Archer Internal Medicine Board review lectures will be released soon.
Coagulation: In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to form solid masses, or clots.
More than 30 types of cells and substances in blood affect clotting. The process is initiated by blood platelets. Platelets produce a substance that combines with calcium ions in the blood to form thromboplastin, which in turn converts the protein prothrombin into thrombin in a complex series of reactions. Thrombin, a proteolytic enzyme, converts fibrinogen, a protein substance, into fibrin, an insoluble protein that forms an intricate network of minute threadlike structures called fibrils and causes the blood plasma to gel. The blood cells and plasma are enmeshed in the network of fibrils to form the clot.
Coagulation: In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to form solid masses, or clots.
More than 30 types of cells and substances in blood affect clotting. The process is initiated by blood platelets. Platelets produce a substance that combines with calcium ions in the blood to form thromboplastin, which in turn converts the protein prothrombin into thrombin in a complex series of reactions. Thrombin, a proteolytic enzyme, converts fibrinogen, a protein substance, into fibrin, an insoluble protein that forms an intricate network of minute threadlike structures called fibrils and causes the blood plasma to gel. The blood cells and plasma are enmeshed in the network of fibrils to form the clot.
Coagulation: In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to form solid masses, or clots.
More than 30 types of cells and substances in blood affect clotting. The process is initiated by blood platelets. Platelets produce a substance that combines with calcium ions in the blood to form thromboplastin, which in turn converts the protein prothrombin into thrombin in a complex series of reactions. Thrombin, a proteolytic enzyme, converts fibrinogen, a protein substance, into fibrin, an insoluble protein that forms an intricate network of minute threadlike structures called fibrils and causes the blood plasma to gel. The blood cells and plasma are enmeshed in the network of fibrils to form the clot.
Understanding of hemophilia increased over years, better understanding now lead us to better comprehensive care for such unfortunate patients. this presentation is derived from the text of world federation of hemophilia and indian academy of pediatrics.
Coagulation: In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to form solid masses, or clots.
More than 30 types of cells and substances in blood affect clotting. The process is initiated by blood platelets. Platelets produce a substance that combines with calcium ions in the blood to form thromboplastin, which in turn converts the protein prothrombin into thrombin in a complex series of reactions. Thrombin, a proteolytic enzyme, converts fibrinogen, a protein substance, into fibrin, an insoluble protein that forms an intricate network of minute threadlike structures called fibrils and causes the blood plasma to gel. The blood cells and plasma are enmeshed in the network of fibrils to form the clot.
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The Philadelphia chromosome - BCR-ABL gene and it’s Tyrosine kinase protein – central to the pathogenesis.
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Coagulation: In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to form solid masses, or clots.
More than 30 types of cells and substances in blood affect clotting. The process is initiated by blood platelets. Platelets produce a substance that combines with calcium ions in the blood to form thromboplastin, which in turn converts the protein prothrombin into thrombin in a complex series of reactions. Thrombin, a proteolytic enzyme, converts fibrinogen, a protein substance, into fibrin, an insoluble protein that forms an intricate network of minute threadlike structures called fibrils and causes the blood plasma to gel. The blood cells and plasma are enmeshed in the network of fibrils to form the clot.
Coagulation: In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to form solid masses, or clots.
More than 30 types of cells and substances in blood affect clotting. The process is initiated by blood platelets. Platelets produce a substance that combines with calcium ions in the blood to form thromboplastin, which in turn converts the protein prothrombin into thrombin in a complex series of reactions. Thrombin, a proteolytic enzyme, converts fibrinogen, a protein substance, into fibrin, an insoluble protein that forms an intricate network of minute threadlike structures called fibrils and causes the blood plasma to gel. The blood cells and plasma are enmeshed in the network of fibrils to form the clot.
Coagulation: In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to form solid masses, or clots.
More than 30 types of cells and substances in blood affect clotting. The process is initiated by blood platelets. Platelets produce a substance that combines with calcium ions in the blood to form thromboplastin, which in turn converts the protein prothrombin into thrombin in a complex series of reactions. Thrombin, a proteolytic enzyme, converts fibrinogen, a protein substance, into fibrin, an insoluble protein that forms an intricate network of minute threadlike structures called fibrils and causes the blood plasma to gel. The blood cells and plasma are enmeshed in the network of fibrils to form the clot.
Understanding of hemophilia increased over years, better understanding now lead us to better comprehensive care for such unfortunate patients. this presentation is derived from the text of world federation of hemophilia and indian academy of pediatrics.
Coagulation: In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to form solid masses, or clots.
More than 30 types of cells and substances in blood affect clotting. The process is initiated by blood platelets. Platelets produce a substance that combines with calcium ions in the blood to form thromboplastin, which in turn converts the protein prothrombin into thrombin in a complex series of reactions. Thrombin, a proteolytic enzyme, converts fibrinogen, a protein substance, into fibrin, an insoluble protein that forms an intricate network of minute threadlike structures called fibrils and causes the blood plasma to gel. The blood cells and plasma are enmeshed in the network of fibrils to form the clot.
Disease of older males.
The Philadelphia chromosome - BCR-ABL gene and it’s Tyrosine kinase protein – central to the pathogenesis.
Occurs in 3 phases
Imatinib has revolutionized the management
thrombotic complication in neonate is quite higher as compared to paediatric age group ,so early detection with sign and symptoms ,early estb.of diagnosis is very important and early treatment .there are long term complication of neonatal thrombosis ,we have to be aware of complications.
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This presentation offers an in-depth exploration of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), a group of bone marrow disorders. I will cover MDS basics, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Join us to uncover the complexities of MDS subtypes, their impact on patients, and the latest medical advancements. Whether you're a healthcare professional specially hematologist/oncologist or simply curious, this presentation sheds light on MDS's intricacies and the importance of early intervention
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Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
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India is one of the largest consumers of antibiotics worldwide.
India carries one of the largest burdens of drug‑resistant pathogens worldwide.
Highest burden of multidrug‑resistant tuberculosis,
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Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
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The process of drug discovery and development is a complex and multi-step endeavor aimed at bringing new pharmaceutical drugs to market. It begins with identifying and validating a biological target, such as a protein, gene, or RNA, that is associated with a disease. This step involves understanding the target's role in the disease and confirming that modulating it can have therapeutic effects. The next stage, hit identification, employs high-throughput screening (HTS) and other methods to find compounds that interact with the target. Computational techniques may also be used to identify potential hits from large compound libraries.
Following hit identification, the hits are optimized to improve their efficacy, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic properties, resulting in lead compounds. These leads undergo further refinement to enhance their potency, reduce toxicity, and improve drug-like characteristics, creating drug candidates suitable for preclinical testing. In the preclinical development phase, drug candidates are tested in vitro (in cell cultures) and in vivo (in animal models) to evaluate their safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Toxicology studies are conducted to assess potential risks.
Before clinical trials can begin, an Investigational New Drug (IND) application must be submitted to regulatory authorities. This application includes data from preclinical studies and plans for clinical trials. Clinical development involves human trials in three phases: Phase I tests the drug's safety and dosage in a small group of healthy volunteers, Phase II assesses the drug's efficacy and side effects in a larger group of patients with the target disease, and Phase III confirms the drug's efficacy and monitors adverse reactions in a large population, often compared to existing treatments.
After successful clinical trials, a New Drug Application (NDA) is submitted to regulatory authorities for approval, including all data from preclinical and clinical studies, as well as proposed labeling and manufacturing information. Regulatory authorities then review the NDA to ensure the drug is safe, effective, and of high quality, potentially requiring additional studies. Finally, after a drug is approved and marketed, it undergoes post-marketing surveillance, which includes continuous monitoring for long-term safety and effectiveness, pharmacovigilance, and reporting of any adverse effects.
3. Pathophysiology
• Platelet activation- Plug- activation of coag
protein- thrombin- further platelet activation-
acts upon fibrinogen- insoluble fibrin clot
• Poorly understood mechanism-
hyperhomocysteinemia
Lp(a)
4. • Arterial thrombosis-
• Conditions affecting vascular wall and
endothelium
• Others- increased level of fibrinogen/ vWF-
enhances platelet function
5. Congenital hypercoag states
• Cowther & Kelton classified
• Type 1- Reduced natural anticoag
• Type 2- Gain of procoag(low risk, more
common)
6. Group 1
• Rare -<1%
• 30-50% heterozygote- symptomatic
thrombotic events <60 Y
• Routine prophylaxis in ambulant – No benefit
• Prophylaxis for known risk status
7. AT III
• Most Important inhibitor of thrombin and
other clotting factors (Xa, IXa & VIIa)
• Heparin potentiates- × 1000
• Rare <0.02%
• 4-7.5% in VTE pts
• >250 mutations
• Homozygosity – incompatible with life
8. • Types
• 1- function/Ag level
• 2-function
• 3-moderate activity due to impaired
interaction with heparin
• Measurements:- Functional assay
9. • 60%- Type I &II- Thrombosis <60 Y
• Predominantly- lower extremity with/without
PE
• Recurrence
• Atypical events
• Preg- High risk- Heparin throughout preg and
cont. postpartum
10. • Breakthrough events- AT concentrates
• Acquired Form- Fatty liver of preg- Treatment
• Plasma
• AT concentrates
11. Protein C deficiency
• Vit K dependent anticoag protein- activated by
thrombin to APC
• thrombin binds with TMchanges the
specificity of thrombin from cleaving fibrinogen/
activating platelets to activating protein C
Protein C binds to its receptorAPCSerine
protease anticoagcleaves cofactor
VIIIa/Vamodulates thrombin generation/clot
formation
12. • 0.2%- general population
• 2.5-6%- VTE
• Types
• 1- Function/ Ag
• 2- Function
• Heterozygotes- activity level<60%
13. • VTE- Lower extremity
• Unusual sites same as AT III
• Life long anticoag- umprovoked/<40 Y
• Homozygotes- Neonatal disorder- Purpura
fulminans- Immediate Heparin/Plasma. Protein C
Concentrates
• Heterozygotes- higher dose of warfarin- similar
presentation.
• T/t: FFP/ Vit K/ Heparin
14. Protein S def
• Vit K dependent cofactor- necessary for the
inactivation of factor Va & VIIIa by APC
• Pathophysio- Same as Protein C def
• 2 forms
• Active and bound to complement binding C4b
• Functionally active free form- 20-40%
15. • Most pt with def- Activity level- 50-75%
• Types:
• 1. Function/Ag
• 2. function
• 3. free active protein S due to enhanced C4b
binding
• Type I & III- m/c
16. • Measurement confounded by-
• Preg- Level
• Active Ca/ SLE/ APLAS/ Sepsis/ Chr
Inflammatory disorders/ Active HIV
18. Group 2
• Factor V Leiden (Activated Protein C
Resistance)
• Cofactor –that accelerates the conversion of
Factor IIthrombin(in presence of Xa)
• Normally degraded by serine protease
• Mutation- renders it resistant
19. • 2-7% of European ancestry
• Rare – Asian/African
• risk of thrombosis
• Homozygotes-80✕
20. Clinical Presentation/Mgmt
• Overwhelming Venous
• Rare- unusual sites
• Triggered by risk factors
• No mortality
• No prophylaxis for carriers
• Antepartum – not recommended except for
previous h/o thrombosis/ recurrent fetal loss
21. Prothrombin Gene mutation
• Mutation affects 5’ end cleavage signal-
prothrombin mRNA stability
• Thrombotic risk- reatively low
• Rare- African/Asian
• Predominantly LL VTE
• Rare- unsusual sites
• risk in women on OCs
22. Elevated factor VIII, XI & IX
• Factor VIII->150%- 4.8% RR
• No relation with Ocs
• VTE
• Measurement confounded- APR/ bleeding/
inflammation
• Simultaneous- ESR/CRP
27. Lp(a)
• Consists of low density lipid particles with a
disulfide link to a polypeptide chain-
Apolipoprotein(a)
• Compete with tPA/plasminogen/plasmin for
binding to fibrin & endothelial annexin
• Inhibits fibrinolysis
• May as APR
28. Sticky platelet syndrome
• AD
• Young- MI/PVD
• Precupitated with stress
• Hyperactivity to Epi/ ADP- but normal
response to thrombin/collagen/arachidonic
acid
29. • 3 types
• 1. Activity to Epi/ADP
• 2. Epi only
• 3. ADP only
• Low dose ASA (81mg)
31. Acquired
• APLAS
• Ca
• PNH- Platelet activation and leukocyte
tissue factor
• MPS- unusual sites
• Esp with JAK-2 mutation
32. APLAS
• Art/Ven Thrombosis
• Presence of LA and titer IgG ACL Ab- 3.6✕
LA & either antiprothrombin or anti beta-2 GP-
10✕
Syndrome- paradox
aPTT
Complement C5a mediated inflammation has
been demonstrated- thrombosis/fetal loss
35. Cancer
• Expression of tissue factor
• Malig induced inflammation
• Prothrombotic hemostatic changes
• fibrinogen/ Factor VIII & platelet count
• Mechanical and invasive
• Chemo induced
• With ca 7✕
• With mets20✕
36. • 3✕ recurrence/ risk of bleeding
• Against the use of warfarin/ in favour of
LMWH
• Arterial thrombosis: 10-30% of thrombotic
complications
• Chemo+ antiangiogenic(bevacizumab)- 2✕
38. Preg and OCs
• Preg- acquired prothrombotic state
• Hormone related elevation of fibrinogen,
Factor VIII, Protein S, depressed fibrinolysis
• Cong. Def- Protein C/S- more likely VTE
• Postpartum – 50% of all
• Lt leg- 90%
39. • Cong def- Ante/post partum prophylaxis
• Factor V- Peri/Postpartum(6wks) except for
previous events
• Active thrombosis- Full dose LMWH
40. OCs
• Estrogen alone/ with Progestrone
• 1st gen
• 2nd gen- Levonorgestrel/
norgestrione/norgestrel
• 3rd gen- Desgestrel/Gestodene
• 3rd gen ✕2
42. HIT
• Arterial/Venous
• No bleeding
• IgG Ab directed Hep-PF4 complex- Activation-
release membrane microparticles- Express P
selectin capable of activating monocytes and
inducing tissue factor expression- Coag
cascade
• V:A::4:1
43. Diag/Mgmt
• Thrombocytopenia/ thrombosis during or
immediately following heparin use- > 50%
• Thrombotic sequelae- 30-70%
• Severe thrombocytopenia- <20% rare
• Median Nadir- 50-60K
• Development of new thrombosis/ progression
of existing in a pt receiving heparin
44. • In heparin naïve pt- platelet count every other
day beginning 5 days after starting Heparin
• With previous exposure- monitor with the
start of Heparin use
• Development of platelet activating, non-
complement fixing IgG Ab directed against the
complex of heparin+PF4 - hallmark
45. • Ab detection
• Functional assay- detects Ab capable of
inducing platelet activation (serotonin release
assay)- C14 SRA or heparin induced washed
platelet aggregation assay
• PF4- heparin immunoassay (ELISA)
46. • Prompt recognition
• Immediate cessation of all forms of heparin
• Rapid initiation of direct thrombin inhibitors-
such as Argatroban, Lepirudin or Bivalrudin.
• Essential for preserving – limb/ life
• Warfarin alone – not protective.
47. • Patients within 100 days of diag- should not
receive any form of heparin therapy
• Beyond 100 days- may receive if indicated
• Ideally daily platelet count monitoring
48. Obesity
• >25 Kg/m2: combination of tall stature/
obesity
• - presence of metab synd- abd
obesity/imapired gluc metab/ SHTN/
dyslipidemia
49. Evaluation
• Patients with VTE eho should be tested:
• <50 Y- unprovoked
• Unprovoked+ Recurrent
• Thrombosis including those associated with a
transient risk factor, if there is a strong family H/O
VTE
• In younger pts <50 Y – without DM- unprovoked
arterial thrombosis- screening evaluation can
identify prothrombotic risk factors.