how heparin be monitored?
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Monitoring unfractionated heparin with the aPTT: time for a fresh look. Laboratory monitoring is widely recommended to measure the anticoagulant effect of unfractionated heparin and to adjust the dose to maintain levels in the target therapeutic range.The most widely used laboratory assay for monitoring unfractionated heparin therapy is the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT).nfractionated heparin dose appears to be more important than the aPTT in predicting clinical efficacy. Despite serious limitations, the reliance on the aPTT is likely to continue because of its ready availability and familiarity of clinicians with the test.
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Prothrombin time The prothrombin time (PT)—along with its derived measures of prothrombin ratio (PR) and international normalized ratio (INR)—are assays evaluating the extrinsic pathway of coagulation. This test is also called ProTime INR and PT/INR. They are used to determine the clotting tendency of blood, in the measure of warfarin dosage, liver damage, and vitamin K status. PT measures factors I (fibrinogen), II (prothrombin), V, VII, and X. It is used in conjunction with the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) which measures the intrinsic pathway and common pathway.
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- Warfarin is monitored with a lab test called the INR (International Normalized Ratio). INR can also be called a protime (PT). INRs are used to determine the correct dose of warfarin to give. Your INR should be near 1 if you are not taking warfarin.
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INR self-monitoring INR self-monitoring is used by patients on long-term and on lifetime anti-coagulation therapy to measure their INR levels themselves, rather than at a clinic. People who self-monitor their INR levels use a portable INR monitor, as in a clinic, to take and test a drop of blood, drawn from a finger at scheduled times, and record the INR level measured by the monitor; moreover, the patient can either self-test or self-manage.
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- Heparin anti-Xa may be used to monitor some people who have heparin resistance who do not respond as expected to UFH or who have an underlying condition such as liver dysfunction or interfering factor(s) such as lupus anticoagulant (LAC) that affects the PTT test result.
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Discordant aPTT and Anti-Xa Values and Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients Treated With Intravenous Unfractionated Heparin Abstract. Background: Both the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and anti-Xa assay can be used to monitor unfractionated heparin (UFH). Following implementation of an anti-Xa method for heparin dosing protocols in our hospital, we became aware of many patients with discordant aPTT and anti-Xa values.bstract. Background: Both the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and anti-Xa assay can be used to monitor unfractionated heparin (UFH). Following implementation of an anti-Xa method for heparin dosing protocols in our hospital, we became aware of many patients with discordant aPTT and anti-Xa values.
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DESCRIPTION When Heparin sodium is administered in therapeutic amounts, its dosage should be regulated by frequent blood coagulation tests. If the coagulation test is unduly prolonged or if hemorrhage occurs, Heparin sodium should be promptly discontinued (see OVERDOSAGE).
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- Quality Assurance Measures. -follow SOP hematocrit procedure-hematology controls should be run/charted daily-Venous blood well mixed before hem. tubes filled-Proper cap. blood collection techniques followed-Heparinized tubes should be used to collect cap. blood for microhematocrit-microhem.
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- If heparin is suspected as the cause of a prolonged thrombin time (TT), heparin assays or reptilase time (RT) can be used to confirm heparin presence. RT measures the time it takes for a clot to form after reptilase has been added to plasma. TT may be ordered with an RT to investigate a prolonged clotting time.
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Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin in Preventing and Treating DVT Low-molecular-weight heparin is given subcutaneously twice daily, and laboratory monitoring is not required. Treatment with either warfarin or low-molecular-weight heparin should be continued for a minimum of seven days postoperatively.reatment with low-molecular-weight heparin may still be considered in patients with DVT and suspected pulmonary embolus. Physicians should become familiar with the absolute and relative contraindications of the specific brand of low-molecular-weight heparin they choose to use.
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Use of INR for monitoring warfarin treatment Use of INR for monitoring warfarin treatment Regular measurement of INR levels is an essential component in the management of patients receiving warfarin treatment. Many factors can influence INR control so management can sometimes be challenging.
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Chpt. 27 Heparin and Warfarin Why would a patient be given heparin and warfarin at the same time. Heparin is faster acting, as Warfarin takes a couple of days to act. Initially, you will be given heparin and warfarin together until your INR is in range. Warfarin usually takes a couple of days to reach the correct level, so you need the heparin to help treat the clot while the warfarin starts to act.
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Weight-based Heparin Protocol using Antifactor Xa Monitoring The performance of a weight-based dosing protocol for unfractionated heparin (UFH) infusions using antifactor Xa monitoring was evaluated. Methods. The first 50 patients to receive a UFH infusion per the new protocol for over 24 hours, regardless of indication, were included in the analysis. All patients received a bolus dose of 26 units/kg, followed by an i.v. infusion of 15 units/kg/hr based on actual body weight, with no maximum dosage.
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- Warfarin Management CPG – Ambulatory Appendix A: Warfarin Management Dosing Tool – Adult – Ambulatory . Version 5.0 Created 10/28/2015 . Warfarin Initiation Dosing Protocol (Week 1) with INR Goal 2-3 Frequency of INR Monitoring After Initiation of Warfarin . Frequency of INR Monitoring for Maintenance of Warfarin . Warfarin Maintenance Dosing Protocol with INR Goal 1.5 – 2.0 . INR ≤ 1.2 INR 1.3 -1.4 INR 1.5 - 2.0 INR 2.1 – 3.0 INR 3.1 - 4.0* INR 4.1-5.0* INR 5.1-9.0* INR > 9.0 Increase weekly dose 10% Increase weekly dose 5% No change Decrease weekly dose 5% Consider half dose x 1
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- In clinical studies, the most common adverse events were dizziness, chest discomfort, nausea, and dysgeusia. The anticoagulant effect of heparin is enhanced by concurrent treatment with Thrombate III in patients with hereditary AT-III deficiency. Thus, in order to avoid bleeding, reduced dosage of heparin is recommended during treatment with Thrombate III. Thrombate III is made from human plasma.
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Warfarin patients should be monitored for acetaminophen interactions Warfarin patients should be monitored for acetaminophen interactions. An interaction between warfarin and acetaminophen may result in significant elevations of international normalized ratio (INR), putting patients at increased risk for hemorrhagic complications, reported a literature review published in the June issue of Pharmacotherapy.
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- Check the INR two days after ceasing INR and commence Clexane or. heparin if the INR is <2. If the INR has not fallen sufficiently, check the INR daily, and commence. bridging therapy as below when the INR has fallen to <2. Avoid Clexane bridging therapy in patients with impaired renal function (see. LMH heparin protocol).
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A Patient's Guide to Taking Warfarin It is important to monitor the INR (at least once a month and sometimes as often as twice weekly) to make sure that the level of warfarin remains in the effective range. If the INR is too low, blood clots will not be prevented, but if the INR is too high, there is an increased risk of bleeding.
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DESCRIPTION Laboratory Samples Addition of 70 to 150 units of heparin sodium per 10 to 20 mL sample of whole blood is usually employed to prevent coagulation of the sample. Leukocyte counts should be performed on heparinized blood within 2 hours after addition of the heparin.
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Bleeding Disorders Reptilase time measures the time to clot formation after the addition of reptilase, a thrombin-like snake enzyme, to citrated blood. Unlike the TT, it is not affected by heparin. It can be useful to determine whether heparin is the cause of the prolonged TT. The 1:1 mixing study is done when the PT or aPTT is prolonged. The patient's plasma is mixed with normal plasma, and the test is repeated. If the mixing of normal plasma corrects the abnormal result (PT or aPTT), a factor deficiency is suggested; otherwise, an inhibitor is suspected.
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DESCRIPTION Heparin sodium may prolong one-stage prothrombin time; when heparin sodium is given with dicumarol or warfarin sodium, a period of at least 5 hr after last intravenous dose or 24 hr after last subcutaneous dose should elapse before blood is drawn if a valid prothrombin time is to be obtained.
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- Blood (10 ml) was sampled into heparinized evacuated tubes from the coccygeal vein or artery at 1000-1100 h weekly, and at -1, 0, and +1 d relative to calving. Effects of prepartum dietary carbohydrate source on metabolism and performance of primiparous holstein cows during the periparturient period.
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- Dosing — The dose of warfarin is adjusted to get the PT/INR blood test into the correct range. The PT/INR is monitored more often when the dose is being changed, when a patient starts or stops another medication, or when a patient’s medical condition changes.
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Activated Clotting Time [ACT] The ACT is a useful monitor of unfractionated heparin when heparin is the ONLY variable, but when other variables are altered, it becomes non-specific to heparin. The activated clotting time first came into clinical use in the mid-1970s to guide the administration and reversal of heparin during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Although originally proposal as a routine pre-operative screening test - it is now used almost exclusively for monitoring patients on CPB.
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Heparin Use in Deep Venous Thrombosis Heparin products used in the treatment of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) include unfractionated heparin and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) The efficacy and safety of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for the initial treatment of DVT have been well established in several trials.