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The key takeaways are that platelet disorders, coagulation disorders, and inherited thrombophilias can all cause bleeding or clotting issues. Various tests like platelet function analysis, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time help diagnose the underlying disorder. Treatment depends on the specific condition but may involve anticoagulants like heparin or warfarin.

The main causes of bleeding disorders are platelet disorders (like immune thrombocytopenic purpura), coagulation factor deficiencies (inherited or acquired issues affecting single or multiple factors), and inherited thrombophilias (like factor V Leiden deficiency).

The main tests used to evaluate coagulation disorders are prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (PTT), thrombin time, and mixing studies. The PT evaluates the extrinsic pathway while the PTT evaluates the intrinsic and common pathways. Mixing studies help distinguish between factor deficiencies and inhibitors.

Disease & Def Patho/Mech Clinical S/S Dx/ Tests/Labs Tx Notes

Platelet or Petechiae For PLT fx: Other findings in


Vessel Mucosal bleeding NEVER order bleeding plt dysfx:
disorder: Bleeding from sf time test -Menorrhagia,
scratches 1. PFA (plt fx analysis) hematuria
Epistaxis (MC S/S) -Bleeding from
Easy bruising 2. Plt aggregation study tooth extraction
sites
-GI & intracranial
blding
Coagulation Inherited defect: Deep hematomas 1. aPTT: Factor inhibitors:
disorder: deficiency affecting Hemarthroses Intrinsic pthwy + common 1. Ab (esp w/
single clotting factor Delayed bleeding pthwy (XII, XI, IX, VIII) FVIII)
2. meds: heparin
Acquired defects: Coaguation defect: 2. PT: 3. non-specific
affect multiple a) Lrg post-traumatic Extrinsic pthwy Ab: lupus
coagulation factors; due ecchymoses or (VII)/common anticoagulant (not
to decreased synthesis hematomas - INR: standardized PT clinically
(ex-Vit K defic) b) Prolonged results significant)
or shortened half life (ex- bleeding after
DIC) laceration or any 3. Thrombin time:
(may see prolonged PT surgical prodceure - tests conversion of
& PTT) c) Bleeding into GI fibrinogen to fibrin
& urinary tracts - do w/ elevated PTT (rule
XLR: factors VIII & IX d) hemarthroses out dysfibrogenemia)
e) retroperitoneal &
all others: autosomal & deep muscle 4. Mixing studies:
recessive, except bleeding -do w/ nml PT, abn PTT
vWF = AD - distinguish betw factor
ex) pt who oozes deficiency & inhibitor
blood for days post -PTT resolves w/ add
dental procedure plasma = factor
deficiency; no change =
inhibitor

Activated abn fV w/ (m) that alters recurrent venous nml: PTT w/ APC --> Coumadin MCC of
Protein C specific cleavage site for thrombosis & PTT should increase; for hereditary
Resistance Protein C --> fV not thromboembolism In APCR: no increase in prevention thrombophilia
(Factor V inactivated PTT when APC added (5% of
Leiden) -DNA probe for Leiden Genetic caucaisans)
htz: 7x inc risk thrombus, variant of fV counseling
htz + OCP: 35x, hmo: 60% of hereditary
80x Compression TE:
stockings fV Leiden
Prothrombin
polymor.
(m) Protein C, S,
Antithrombin III
Disease & Def Patho/Mech Clinical S/S Dx/ Tests/Labs Tx Notes
Anti-ppl Ab auto IgG, IgM or IgA vs. usually asympto w/ PTT (artifact of lab Prevent PE: Anti-ppl Ab a/w
syndrome coag Ps that bind ppl anomalies in lab data testing) -LMWH 1st, SLE = Anti-
(APS) (beta2-GP1, -paradoxcial b/c would then shift to Cardiolipin Ab
prothrombin, apoH) recurrent venous & expect clotting deficiency Coumadin ("lupus
arterial TE @ young vs. tendency (INR ≥ 3) anticoagulant);
sometimes associated w/ age: fetal loss w/ causes false
SLE, AI dz (RA), or infarct placenta, PE, Anti-Cardiolipin Ab -no OCPs positive syphillis
meds MI, stroke, low plts levels test
(Pronestyl/procainamide) PC
Prothrombin G-->A (m) at 3'UTR of possibly: ANA, anti- 2nd MCC of
20210A prothrombin gene --> ssDNA, Coombs hereditary
transition elevated prothrombin thrombophilia (2-
levels, increase venous 3% of population)
thrombi
Methylene results in moderate PT: nml PTT: nml decrease
tetrahydrofolat increase in homocysteine homocystein
e reductase levels, a/w both arterial e w/
(m): & venous thrombus supplement
-homocysteine folate,
inactivates proteins C&S vitamins B12
Acute ITP: Plt AutoAb (IgG) vs. Abrupt onset 1-3 wks PC:  & B6
Self-limited;
Immune GpIIB-IIIa (TII HS rxn) after a viral BT:  usu resolves
Thrombo- -target for phago at infection. PT & PTT: nml spontaneousl
cytopenic spleen Present with y w/in 6 mos
Purpura epistaxis, easy Meas anti-platelet Abs
Most common cause bruising, petechiae Glucocorticoi
thrombocytopenia in (esp at lower body) no need for BM bx ds if severe
children 2-6 years of age (but would show
NO increased
lymphadenopathy or megakaryocytes)
splenomegaly
Chronic ITP IgG antibodies directed Insidious onset PC:  Complications:
against GpIIb-IIIa -Petechiae, esp at BT:  Splenectomy intracranial &
receptors at plts (type II dependent areas PT & PTT: nml (if severe; subarachnoid
HS) -may blend spleen = hemorrhages
->ecchymoses Plt Ab test: req 2-3 wks major site of
Most common cause of -Oft hx of easy for result phago
thrombocytopenia in bruising, nosebleeds, removal)
adults blding gums BM: nml/inc
megakaryocytes (response
Most common in women May present w/ to low plt count)
(3:1) 20-40 years of age melena, hematuria, -would NOT get BM bx
menorrhagia
PB: lrg platelets in PB =
NO splenomegaly or signs of inc plt destruction
l.node enlargement
Disease & Def Patho/Mech Clinical S/S Dx/ Tests/Labs Tx Notes
Heparin Type 1: (most)- due to Type 1: see Type II: Complications:
Induced direct plt aggregating thrombocytopenia Discontinue possible limb loss
Thrombo- effect of heparin immediately after therapy & due to clots at
cytopenia start tx; little clinical switch to large arteries; PE
(HIT) Type II: = AI consequence non-heparin from DVT
Ab vs. heparin-PF4 anticoagulant (serious!)
cmplx; binding activat Type II: see 5-14
platelets --> thrombosis, days after start tx;
even w/ low plts

HIV One of MC hematologic


Associated manifestations of HIV
Thrombo- infxn
cytopenia - due to both decreased
production & increased
b/d

CD4 & CXCR4 (R & co-


R) present on
megakaryocytes - allows
infxn w/ HIV -->
infected cells undergo
apoptosis = dec plt
production

B Cell dysfx in HIV: also


may prod autoAbs vs.
HUS Most  b/dcaused by
plts = often Primarily occurs in Plasma
(Hemolytic endothelial damage due kids exchange
Uremic to Shiga-like toxin of <10 years old (&
Syndrome) O157:H7 serotype of E. elderly) (steroids)
coli
A few days after
episode of bloody
diarrhea, see:

Clinical Triad:
Thrombocytopenia
MAHA
Renal failure
Disease & Def Patho/Mech Clinical S/S Dx/ Tests/Labs Tx Notes
TTP Acquired or genetic Clinical pentad: PC  *Plasma Enhanced by other
(Thrombotic deficiency in vWF- Fever BT:  exchange factors that
Thrombo- metalloprotease Thrombocytopenia (removes damage
cytopenic "ADAMS13" in endo Renal failure PB: shistocytes & helmet autoAbs & endothelial cells
Purpura) cells --> multimers of CNS deficits cells provides (e.g., ticlopidine,
vWF accum -> promote MAHA w/ functional clopidogrel,
plt activation & schistocytes & ADAMS13) cyclosporine, oral
aggregation helmet cells contraceptives;
hypertension,
Excess plt (+)ation -> plt Occurs in adult postpartum)
derived hyaline females
microaggregates in Mortality rate: 10-
microvasc 20%

Microthrombi --> TTP/HUS: platelet


MAHA + organ dysfx, consumption +
w/ consumption of plts = hemolytic anemia
thrombocytopenia w/ shistocytes

Bernard- AR; due to defective plt thrombocytopenia PC: decreased B.S. = Binding
Soulier Dz adhesion to subendo giant plts BT: increased Site issue
matrix lifelong bleeding PFA: abn (increased
problem closure time) +
Inherited defect in PAggTest: abn thrombocytopenia
protien GpIb(-IX cmplx)
= defective plt plug
formation (and
aggregation)
Glanzmann's AR, defective plt lifelong bleeding PC: nml G = Grouping,
thrombastheni aggregation problem BT: increased Gathering
a PFA: increased problem
Inherited defect/absence PltAggTest: abn
of GpIIb-IIIa nml plt count
Storage pool defective rls of certain Numerous, varies w/
disorders mediators of plt dz (beyond our
aggregation, such as scope)
ADP & TXA2
Acquired Aspirin: irreversible Herbal: Uremia:
defects in plt inhibitor of COX Ginseng, Ginko, acquired defect in plt
fx: NSAIDS: reversible Ginger, Garlic: adhesion, secretion &
inhib interact w/ warfarin aggregation -->
& inhibit plts PC: nml BT: 
PT: nml aPTT: nml
Disease & Def Patho/Mech Clinical S/S Dx/ Tests/Labs Tx Notes
Von AD (most; TIII = AR) plt and coag defect Lab findings in Type I: Desmopressi Type O blood:
Willebrand's (but clinical features BT:  (& PFA) n acetate, 25% less vWF vs.
Dz (vWD) Quantitative defect=  primarily of plt PC: nml OCPs in other blood types
vWF: defect) PT: nml women
Type I: 70-80%, mild dz PTT:  vWD: AD, MC
Type III: AR, near a) Epistaxis & Factor VIII (enzymatic): - desamino- hereditary coag
absent, severe dz spontaneous  D-arginine disorder (1% of
bleeding from vWF Ag:  vasopressin population)
Qualitative defect (= nml mucous mbs; vWF:Rcof plt aggreg: (DDAVP):
lvls) petechiae negative increases vWD associations:
Type II: 10-20%; mild- b) Excessive Electrophoresis: vWF lvls MVP, Marfan
mod blding bleeding from nml mutimeric pattern synd,
IIA: 75% of TII wounds -fVIII w/ angiodysplasia
c) Menorrhagia 1) Ristocetin cofactor vWF
vWF Fxns: - dx w/ heavy platelet aggregation (if DDAVP vWD: plt & coag
*1. Bridge betw collagen menses in post- (vWF:Rcof): ineffective) dz
and Gpb1= plt adhesion pubertal female = measure of vWF
(dz = dec plt plug function; Ristocetin = in pregnancy: vWD:
formation) - often unnoticed tetracycline AB; binds to monitor fVIII  PTT, BT
until episode of plts & (+)s vWF Rs levels (will  VIII:c, vWF
*2. Carrier P for factor hemostatic stress (Gpb1) --> leads to plt increase in BT, despite nml
VIII (dental procedure, aggregation if vWF is preg) PC
(dz = coagulopathy) surgery) avail to form bridges betw
- t1/2 fVIII w/ vWF: 12 plts Rx vWD:
hrs - clinical - degree of aggregation = desmopressin
-t1/2 fVIII w/out: 2 hrs presentation varies measure of vWF activity acetate, OCP
widely & many diff
Produced at endo cells & mutations can cause 2) vWF antigen:
megakaryocytes (plts) detects amount of vWF

3) Multimer studies:
electrophoresis to
determine type of dz (TI,
Causes of deficiency: easy bruising II, or III) PT and PTT
Prolonged Acquired
1. Decreased syn of Vit prolonged PT &
K by colonic bacteria aPTT: prob @
-newborns req VitK final common
supplement betw days 2- pthwy, Vit K Ps,
5 meds (coumadin),
2. Decreased reabs at SI liver dz
(w/ fat malabsorption dz)
3. Dec activation of Vit
K by epoxide reductase
@ liver
- Warfarin inhibits
reductase
-Cirrhosis = dec (+)ation
vit K & syn VitK factors
Disease & Def Patho/Mech Clinical S/S Dx/ Tests/Labs Tx Notes
Hemophilia A XLR PC: nml rx as needed MC hereditary dz
(Factor VIII (m) in factor VIII a) Easy bruising & PT: nml assoc w/ life
deficiency) massive hemorrhage PTT: prolonged 1) FFP threatening
Extrinsic pthwy defect--> after trauma or PFA: nml (contains F8) bleeding
decreased generation of operative procedures
thrombin: b) "spontaneous" 2) 30% new (m)- no
a) unable to form stable hem in trauma-prone Cryoprecipita fam hx
clot in response to injury areas te (subset of (m)s same as beta
b) inappropriate c) hemarthroses FFP) thal
fibrinolysis (thrombin - w/ recurrent blding
nmlly regulates) into jt, causes 3)
crippling deformity Recombinant
Level of activity (destroys articular fVIII ($$$)
correlates w/ dz severity: cartilage)
6-50% active: mild dz d) deep muscle 4)
2-5%: moderate; hemorrhage experimental
<1%: severe gene therapy
- tendency to bleed w/ adeno v.
VIII = essential cofactor at joints, muscles &
of IX, req to (+) X CNS 5) stim fibrin
clot
petechieae formation w/
characteristically extrinsic
absent pthwy…

- many
hemophiliacs
contracted
HIV from
repeated
transfusions
Hemophilia B XLR Indistinguishable PT: nml Infusions of FIX present but
(Christmas Variable clinical severity from FVIII defic, but PTT: prolonged recombinant non-fxional in
Dz, Factor IX usu less severe FIX 15%
deficiency) dx of Christmas dz is only
possible by assay of factor
levels

Factor XI Autosomal Indistinguishable Check for if VIII & IX are


defic from FVIII nml
Disease & Def Patho/Mech Clinical S/S Dx/ Tests/Labs Tx Notes
DIC Mech: Variable; common PT: prolonged Remove or tx TNF- DIC in
1. Widespread deposition patterns: PTT: prolonged cause sepsis
of fibrin microthrombi @ 1) Microangiopathic PC: decreased -induces
microvasc --> ischemia hemolytic anemia Fibrinogen: decreased expression of TF
of O2 sens tissues & 2) dyspnea, D dimer: increased -reduces
microangiopathic cyanosis, resp failure expression of
hemolytic anemia (as 3) convulsions & thrombomodulin
RBCs squeeze thru coma --> pro-
narrowed vessels) 4) oliguria & ARF coagulation
2. Use up plts, factors + 5) sudden or - increases
(+) plasminogen = hem progressive expression of
diathesis circulatory failure & adhesion molec at
shock endo cells = inc
2 Major Etiologies: WBC bind and rls
1) Rls of tissue factor or Acute DIC (a/w ROS
thromboplastic obstetric comp &
substances into major trauma): (Lipid A at LPS
circulation dominated by stimulates rls of
- obstetric tissue bleeding diathesis TNF & IL-1)
-massive trauma,
extensive surgery, severe Chronic DIC (a/w AdenoCA: mucus
burns cancer): thrombotic rlsed can directly
-cplasmic granules in complications activate factor X
acute promyelocytic
leukemia Microthrombi most Plasmin: b/d fibrin
- mucus rlsed from often at: brain> and factors V &
adenoCA (MC = lung, heart> lungs> VIII
panc, colon, stomach) kidneys> adrenals>
spleen> liver Fibrin degredation
2)Widesprd injury to products: inhibit
endo cells Kidneys: plt agg, fibrin
-injury that exposes sub- microinfarcts, bilat polymerization &
endo collagen cortical necrosis thrombin
- sepsis (direct injury &
TNF) Lung: hyaline mbs
-immune complexes (reminiscent of
(SLE) ARDS)
-extreme temps (burns,
heat stroke) Adrenals: fibrin
-microorganisms thrombi cause
(meningococci, massive hem in
rickettsiae) Waterhous-Freid
synd
MC due to: obstetric
complicaitons (50%), Sheehan postpartum
malignant neoplasms pituitary necrosis
(33%), sepsis, major
trauma
Disease & Def Patho/Mech Clinical S/S Dx/ Tests/Labs Tx Notes
Thymic absence/ severe lack of T Tetany Thymus & parathyroids
Aplasia, cells & cell-mediated (hypocalcemia) fail to develop-->
Hypoplasia: immunity Recurrent decreased T cells,
DiGeorge a/w failed develop of viral/fungal infxns decreased PTH,
synd parathyroids (T-cell deficiency) decreased Ca
22q11 deletion: failure to Congenital heart & -absent thymic shadow on
develop 3rd & 4th great vessel defects CXR
pharyngeal pouches

Thymic a/w myasthenia gravis


Thymus

hyperplasia AI: Ab vs. AchR @ NMJ

Thymomas benign or malignant


a/w pure red cell aplasia

Mediastinal 4 Ts:
tumors Thymomas
Teratomas
Terrible Lymphoma
Thyroid
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Small vessel 1. Vascular phase: 2. Platelet phase: 3. Coagulation phase: 4. Fibrinolytic phase:
hemostasis a. transient vC a. adhesion a. fibrinogen bound a. Plasmin cleaves insoluble fibrin
response to b. FVII locally (+) b. Plt rls rxn GpIIb/IIIa converted monomers holding plts together
injury by TF c. Plt syn & rls TXA2 to fibrin by thrombin
c. exposed collagen d. Temporary plt plug stops b. forms stable plt
(+)s FXII blding plug

Primary 1. Adhesion: 2. Secretion: 3. Aggregation: Ticlopidine, clopidogrel, Plt surface ppl


Hemostasis: Platelet binds a) alpha granules: secrete plt-plt adherence via abciximab: interfere with GpIIb- ("Plt factor 3"-
-formation of subendo collagen via fibrinogen (FI), fibronectin fibrinogen bridge betw IIIa receptor function PF3): substrate
plt plug w/ Gp1b binding vWF (FXIII), FV, FVIII, & vWF plt GpIIb/IIIa Rs required for clot
vessel injury b) dense bodies: w/ Important platelet storage formation
-ADP: helps plts adhere to proteins: ADP, vWF, fibrinogen
vWF: syn at Wiebel- endothelium (makes sticky) = temporary plt plug: PF4: heparin
Palade bodies in -Ca: binding agent for Vit K only held by Platelet function: stabilizes neutralizing factor,
endo cells dependent factors fibrinogen (no fibrin) intercellular adherens junctions in w/in alpha granules
c) TXA2 generation via COX venular endothelial cells (plt dysfx-
vWF binds VIII and --> vC & plt aggreg. > RBC leakage --> peticheae)
prevents d) conformational change -->
degredation; more ppl exposed at plt PDGF: stimulates sm m cell
decreased vWF= surface hyperplasia, important in
decreased VIII pathogeneisis of atherosclerosis

Secondary Extrinsic system: Intrinsic system: XII, XI, IX, Final common pthwy: Extrinsic system: factor VII Vitamin K-
hemostasis: factor VII VIII X, V, II, I - eval w/ PT dependent factors:
formation of (II- thrombin) procoagulants II,
fibrin clot - activated by tissue (+) X via form cmplx: (I- fibrinogen) Intrinsic system: factors XII, XI, IX, VII, IX, X;
factor IXa, VIIIa, Ca2+, PF3 (plt ppl) VIII anticoagulants
(thromboplastin, (+) thrombin via form - eval w/ PTT protein C and S
FIII) -contact imp for (+) of pthwy cmplx:
in lab; in real life, likely Xa, Va, Ca2+, PF3 Factor XIIa: activates the Vitamin K: liver
(+) X via cmplx: activated by: TF-VIIa kininogen system activated by
VIIa + tissue factor (extrinsic) --> (+) IX epoxide reductase;
Thrombin cleaves Final common pathway: factors X, γ-carboxylates
IXa + VIIIa ((+) by IIa) --> fibrinogen to fibrin & V, II, I factors --> able to
(+)X activates FXIII bind Ca & plt ppl
Factor XIII: cross-links insoluble (PF3)
FXIII: polymerizes & fibrin monomers
Factor XII (Hageman factor) cross links fibrin Calcium: binds γ-
links fibrinolytic system, monomer = solid carboxylated
coagulation system, fibrin plug vitamin K-
complement system & kinin dependent factors
system

XIIa (+)ated by exposed


subendo collagen, HMWK, &
contact factors
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Anti-platelet PGI2 (prostacyclin), Aspirin/NSAIDs: Plavix: acts at note:


mechanisms NO: inhibit formation of TXA2 GpIIb/IIIa Rs to factors at serum: II, VII, IX, X
-vD & inhibit inhibit aggregation Barium sulfate plasma: I, V, VIII,
aggregation XIII
- secreted by nml
endothelium (serum - supranate formed after
centrifuge sol'n containing clot;
lacks factors consumed in clot)
Anti- Anti-thrombin III: Thrombomodulin: note: Thrombin fxs: How to keep clotting localized?
coagulation -(+) by heparin-like 1. modulates thrombin (pro-fibrin)
molecule 2. activates Protein C 1) locally augments When swept away from injury site,
- inactivates II fibrin deposition via thrombin inactivated by
(thrombin), Xa & (+) Protein C inactivates (+)ation of intrinsic thrombomodulin which also leads
IXa FV & FVIII pthwy to (+) of Protein C
- estrogen (birth -APC inhibs V & VIII
control) inhibits = 2) augments factors -other factors removed at liver
pro-coagulant that inhibit fibrinolysis
Fibrinolytic Activation of Control of Fibrinolysis: Plasmin b/d fibrin, Alteplase & reteplase =
system plasminogen by: 1. alpha2 plasmin inhibitor produces fibrin split recombinant tPA
(b/d of fibrin -tPA (binds and inhibits plasmin) producs (A, B, D)
by plasmin) -Urokinase-like PA other activators of plasminogen:
(urokinase from 2. plasminogen activator D split products = "D factor XIIa, Streptokinase,
human urine) inhibitor (inhibits tPA) dimers" = cross linked Anistreplase
fibrin monomers
Aminocaproic acid: inbibits
plasminogen
Thrombosis: Perfect storm of: Endothelial injury: Hypercoag state: Venous stasis:
1. Endothelial injury -turbulent flow at arterial -genetic: APCR, nml small amount of spontaneous
2. Abn blood flow bifurcation, area of plaque, increased factor activation doesn't get diluted
(stasis) cig smoke --> arterial thrombi homocysteine, and swept away by blood flow
3. Hypercoagulable increased prothrombin -form just upstream of valves,
states propogate in direction of flow

Nonthromboc Small hemorrhages Platelet count,


ytopenic (peticheae & bleeding time, PT &
purpuras: purpura) at skin or PTT:
mucous mbs, esp the ALL normal
gingiva
Infxn: Henoch-Schonlein purpura: Scurvy, Ehlers- Hereditary hemorrhagic Perivascular
Meningococcemia, systemic HS dz, unknown Danlos, Cushing's dz: telangiectasia (Osler Weber Rendu) amyloidosis:
septicemia, cause; weaken vessel walls AD; dilated, tortuous vessels w/ weakens vessel
endocarditis, Purpuric rash, colicky abd thin walls, readily bleed --> MC walls = bleeding;
rickettsial dz; pain, polyarthralgia, acute GN under mucous mbs of nose MC seen w/
vasculitis & DIC - all due to IC deposition (epistaxis), tongue, mouth, eyes, amyloid light chain
through GI tract amyloidosis
Drugs: IC HS
vasculitis
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Deficiency Vit alcoholism prolonged PT and


K dependent PTT (b/c factors
proteins invovled in both
pthwys)
Tx of DVT w/ PE: O2 + cardiac Unfractionated heparin, Heparin: meas PTT Heparin: advantage = reversible w/
& pulm support + to INR at 2-2.5 protamine
heparin - LMWH: does not affect PTT Coumadin: meas PT
w/out: heparin (dose based on pt weight) Coumadin:
-protamine doesn't fully (both PT & PTT reverse w/ vit K but takes 6-8hrs
reverse LMWH prolonged in both Proteins C & S also drop
-gradually wean from heparin, drugs, but since fVII -CAN clot on coumadin, especially
place on Coumadin (INR: rebounds fast, use PT at beginning of tx!! Proteins C & S
betw 2-3) to follow coumadin) drop 1st = hypercoagulable in pts
-APS: tx pt to INR > 3 (only who are deficient in Protein C (htz
case where tx to INR >3!) included)
-also poss skin necrosis

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