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Pathology
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10/30/2013

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Term
what are 4 causes of endothelial injury
Definition
hypercholesteremia
smoking byproducts
radiation
bacterial endotoxins
Term
how are platelets made
Definition
megakaryocyte cytoplasmic fragments
Term
how long do platelets live
Definition
8d
Term
what are the three types of granules in platelets
Definition
A granules
D granules
lysosomal granules
Term
what is the function of platelet A granules
Definition
coagulation modulators
Term
what is the function of platelet D granules
Definition
vasoconstriction
Term
what are the 6 platelet A granules
Definition
fibrinogen, fibronectin, factor v, factor VII, PGDF, TGFB
Term
what are the 6 platelet D granules
Definition
ADP/ATP, Ca, histamine, serotonin, epinepherine, thromboxane A2
Term
after a vessel is injured what is the first step to forming a clot, why cant it just stop here
Definition
arteriolar vasoconstriction via
intrinsic sympathetic mechanism and thromboxane A2

this is temporay (bleeding would resume without the next steps)
Term
after arteriolar vasoconstrtion what is the next step in the formation of a clot, what is the significance of this step
Definition
exopsure of ECM on endothelium exposes collagen which is thrombogenic
this is the dominant influence of thrombus formation
Term
what are the two main factors in formation of the platlet plug forms (after thrombogenic collagen is exposed on the ECM)
Definition
TNF and IL-1 induce release of tissue factor from endothelial cells which activates extrinsic coagulation cascade

von willibran factor is released from endothelial cells
Term
how do platelets know to go to a certian location
Definition
adenosine diphsophate thromboxane A is released from platelets
Term
what is the cause of hemophilia A
Definition
factor VIII (anti-hemopoetic) or von willibran factor deficiency
Term
what is the number one cause of serious hemophelia
Definition
factor VIII deficiency (hemophelia A)
Term
what is the number one cause of hemophelia
Definition
von willibran factor deficiency
Term
why does von willibran factor deficiency cause hemophelia A which is normally considered to be a factor VIII deficiency
Definition
because it protects factor VIII
Term
what does von willibran factor do in pletelet formation
Definition
accumulates on exposed collagen and anchors platelets
Term
what is the key protein in platelet formation
Definition
von willibran factor
Term
where doe the coagulation factors for a secondary platelet plug come from
Definition
made in liver and circulate in active form
Term
how is the process of making a secondary platelet plug initiated
Definition
contact with collagen (intrinsic pathway)
cell damage causes tissue factor (III) to be released (extrinsic pathway)
Term
explain the intrinsic clotting pathway
Definition
contact with collagen turns XII to XIIA
XIIA turns XI to XIA
XIA turns IX to IXA (with ViI, Ca, K)
IXA turns X to Xa (with K, Ca)
Term
what is the cause of hemophelia B
Definition
factor IX (christmas factor) deficiency in the intrinsic pathway
Term
explain the extrinsic clotting pathway
Definition
cell damage releases tissue factor III
III turns VII to VIIA (with Ca, K)
VIIA turns X to XA (with Ca, K)
Term
explain the combined clotting pathway
Definition
XA turns prothrombin (II) into thrombin (IIA) (with V, Ca, PF3, K)

thrombin (IIA) turns fibrinogen (I) to fibrin (IA) (with XII and Ca)
Term
what is factor IV
Definition
calcium
Term
what is factor V, when is it used, what is a disease involving it
Definition
labile factor
helps convert prothrombin to thrombin

deficiency is a pro-clot formation!
Term
what is factor VIII, when is it used, what does a deficiency cause
Definition
anti-hemolytic factor
turns christmas factor (IX) to IXA

hemophelia A
Term
after fibrin is formed for the permanent plug what does it do
Definition
forms mes around platelet plug and gel like thrombus or clot causes permanent platelet plug which allows RBC aggregation and traps PMN
Term
what are three ways platelets adhere in the platelet plug
Definition
Gp 1b adheres to von willibran factor on endothelium

Gp 1B/111b complex: allows fibrinogen attachment to adhere platelets to each other

fibrin: cements platelets in place
Term
once in the plug what 5 things to platelets secrete and why
Definition
Ca: for coagulation cascade
ADP: mediate eggregation
phospholipid complex: binding site for Ca and coagulation factors
ADP and thromboxane A2: stimulate formation and recruitment of platelets
Term
ok, the permanent platelet plug is formed, now what
Definition
clot retracts in 20-60 mines then dissolution (fibrinolysis)
Term
how does clot retraction work
Definition
sqeezes serum from clot joining separated vessel walls (need many platelets)
Term
explain the process of clot dissolution
Definition
plasminogen activating fator (tPA) activates plasminogen to plasmid
plasmid digests clotting factors and fibrin
blood can now enter the area for repair
Term
what are 6 ways endothelium regulates clotting (just name each)
Definition
when in tact ECM isnt exposed and is an anticoagulant

prostacyclin-2
thrombomodulin pathway
NO
tPA
heparin like molecules
Term
explain the thrombomodulun pathway
Definition
thrombomoduliin binds thrombin making an anti-coagulant which activates protein S and C and using vitamin K it cleaves factors VA and VIIA
Term
how do prostacyclin (PGI-2) and NO regulate clotting
Definition
inhibit platelet aggregation in platelet plug
Term
how does tPA work
Definition
breaks down fibrin, inhibits polymerization, limits plug to site of injury
products of split fibrin are anti-coagulants
Term
what are 3 naturally circulating regulators of clotting
Definition
anti-thrombin 3
protein C
vitamin K
Term
what does anti-thrombin 3 do
Definition
enhanced by heparin like molecules it inactivates thrombin and clotting factors XA and IXA
Term
which clotting factors are vitamin K sensitivie, which is the most sensitivie
Definition
7, 2, 9, 10
7 is most
Term
what considerations need to be taken when proscribing cumadin
Definition
it knocks out protein C so give heparin first until factors 2, 7, 9, and 10 are gone (7 goes first)
Term
what is the function of vitamin K
Definition
anti-coagulant
Term
why is it risky to give babies antibiotics
Definition
it can wipe out their vitamin K
Term
what are 7 ways to test coagulation
Definition
partial thromboplastin test (PTT)
prothrombin time (PT)
international normalization ratio standards (INR)
bleeding time
fibrinogen
factor assays
platelet counts
Term
what is a normal platelet count
Definition
150,000-400,000/mm3
Term
what tests can screen for hemophelia which is the best
Definition
factor assay
ptt- best
Term
what does a bleeding time test for, what is normal
Definition
platelet levels
2-9 min
Term
what is an INR for
Definition
standartized parient results used to monitor warfarin, coumadin, and liver function
Term
what happens to the INR in liver failure
Definition
times increase
Term
what does PT test
Definition
tissue factor (intrinsic) patnwah
coumadin function
Term
what does PTT test
Definition
contact (extrinsic) pathway
heparin function
hemophelia A and B
Term
what is PTT measured in, what happens when vitamin K decreases
Definition
time increases with vitamin K decrease
measured in seconds
Term
what is the definition of a thrombosis
Definition
activatin of hemostasis when vessels are in tact causes thrombus (clot) formation blocking blood to vital areas
Term
what are the three main influences on thrombus formation, what are they called, which is #1
Definition
virchow triad...
1. entothelial injury
stasis or turbulence of blood flow
blood hypercoaguability
Term
what are the two types of thrombus
Definition
arterial and venous
Term
what is the causes of a venous thrombous, why
Definition
stasis: brings platelets in contact with endothelium preventing dilution and flow of clotting factors
Term
what is the cause of an arterial thrombus, why
Definition
turbulence: brings platelets in contact with endothelium preventing dilution and flow of clotting factors
Term
what are three ways to identify a venous thrombus: composition, locations, shape
Definition
grows towards direction of blood flow
more in lower extremities
made of RBC thrombi
Term
what are three ways to identify a venous thrombus: composition (4), locations, shape
Definition
composition: platelets, fibrin, RBC, degrading leukocytes

more in coronary, cerebral, and femoral arteries (bifurcation and areas of endothelial damage)

grow retrograde from point of attachment
Term
what is an example of an arterial thrombi
Definition
mural thrombi: in heart chamber wall or aorta
Term
what are two examples of a venous thrombi
Definition
emboli: tail of clot fragments off
deep vein thrombosis: post-op patient is confined to bed causing stasis
Term
what are 5 possible outcomes from a thrombus, briefly describe each
Definition
propagation: accumulation of platelets and fibrin causes occlusion

embolization: dislodged thrombi

dissolution/resolution: removed by fibrinolytic activity

orgnization: inflammation induces immune response which re-opens vessel

recannalization: openings in vessels created in thrombus allowing blood through
Term
what are three major complications of thrombi
Definition
vascular obstruction / infarction
venous thrombi causing congestion and edema
embolization in lungs causes dath (usually venous thrombi)
Term
what are two ways thrombi can be diagnosed
Definition
post mortum clots are not attached
laminated thrombi
Term
how is laminated thrombi nterperted
Definition
different colored layers (lines of zhan)
red lines are RBC
white lines are WBC, fibrin, platelets
Term
cause of benard soulier syndrome
Definition
deficiency in Gp 1b receptors
Term
cause of glansmann thrombasthenia
Definition
deficiency in Gp 11b/111b receptor
Term
cause of von willebrand disease
Definition
deficiency in von willebrand factor
Term
how does asprin cause problems with clotting
Definition
inhibits synthesis of thromboxane A2 so platelets cannot aggregate
Term
why does liver disease cause problems with clotting
Definition
it makes clotting factors
Term
why can pregnancy cause problems with thrombus
Definition
amniotic fluid influsion into the circulation (and post-partum)
Term
why can cancer cause thrombus
Definition
tumor releases procoagulants
Term
what does a genetic mutation in factor V cause
Definition
protein C anti-coagulation resistanc
Term
what are som bag habits or body changes that can cause changes in coaguability (4)
Definition
smoking
obesity
age
immobolization
Term
what is trousseau's synfrome
Definition
paraneoplastic syndrome with hyperocaguability
Term
why does arthersclerotic plaque cause thrombus
Definition
rupture of plaque exposes endothelial collagen inducing thrombus formation
Term
what is thrombocytopenia, what are the main symptoms
Definition
low platelet level
spontaneous bleeding
prolonged bleeding time
Term
what are 5 causes of thrombocytopenia
Definition
uremia
marrow failure: aplastic anemia, leukemia
immune system
destriction of platelets in prostatetic valve
hematological manifestation of AIDs
Term
what is a major complication of thrombocytopenia
Definition
bleed into CNS
Term
what can cause uremia
Definition
genetics
asprin
Term
what are three causes of DIC
Definition
delivery: obestrical complications
infection: usually gram negative bacilli
cancer: mucin producing
Term
what is the MOA of DIC
Definition
secondary complication of disease
causes tissue factor or thromboplastic substance release into circulation
activation of clotting causes microthrombi through out the body
increased clotting consumes platelets, fibrin, coagulation factors activating, fibrinolytic mechanisms causing hemorrhage
Term
what is the treatment for DIC
Definition
treat underlyind disorder
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