GDS2008 wrote:
hey Sea_gull. Seems like U have really mastered heaprin pharmacology -- thanks for sharing it with us. To be frank, I have no idea what this patient might have. However, I will make a wise guess, based on how heparin normally works. I would think that the patient lacks Anti-Thrombin III (i.e. anti-thrombin III deficiency).
Also, it was supposed to be hyperkalemia in the last post (not hypokalemia)
Excellent Well guessed :
Excellent
It is Anti-Thrombin III deficiency in which Heparin becomes absolutely ineffective.
GL
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| GDS2008
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Sweet! exam coming up in 4 days and this sounds like a confidence booster--thanks!
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| study_ing
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Vow guys excelllent work here...just adding a little detail ( and the only one i know  )
HIT 1occurs within the first 2 days of heparin therapy
possiby due to the direct effect of heparin on plt activation
HIT--4-10 days later
autommune phenomenon as described b4
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Everyone i know who has taken step2 has had a q on this subject. So I applaud you`re enthusiasm and knowledge. Wish u all the best.
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