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Last Update: 11/11/2023 02:20 PM

Current Deck: CVRH::Week2::Coagulation Cascades (11/6)

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Warfarin affects the {{c2::{{c1::Extrinsic}}}} pathway, monitored via {{c2::PT}} testing

Heparin affects the {{c2::{{c1::Intrinsic}}}} pathway, monitored via {{c2::PTT}} testing

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Warfarin	Heparin
↓ Factors II, VII, IX, & X (procoagulants) ↓ proteins C & S (anticoagulants)	↓ action of factors IIa and Xa*

*Heparin acts on antithrombin

(PT or INR)

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Mechanism of action: anticoagulants that prevent secondary hemostasis

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