Haemostasis
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What is the role of thrombin in the coagulation process?

  • Converts fibrinogen into fibrin strands (correct)
  • Activates Factor XIII to stabilize the clot
  • Converts fibrinogen into soluble fibrin
  • Transforms prothrombin into fibrin strands
  • Which of the following coagulation factors is essential for producing factors in the liver?

  • Thrombin
  • Factor VII
  • Factor XIII
  • Vitamin K (correct)
  • Which inherited disorder is characterized by a deficiency of Factor IX?

  • Haemophilia C
  • Haemophilia B (correct)
  • Von Willebrand Disease
  • Haemophilia A
  • What is the main effect of anticoagulants such as Warfarin and Heparin on the clotting cascade?

    <p>They block different parts of the clotting cascade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the contraction of the clot and helps reduce blood loss?

    <p>Clot retraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of plasmin in the fibrinolytic process?

    <p>To break down fibrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is known to enhance fibrinolysis?

    <p>Metastatic prostate cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of coagulation, what is the significance of Factor XIII?

    <p>It stabilizes the fibrin mesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) in hemostasis?

    <p>To attract other platelets to the site of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is likely to result in prolonged bleeding time?

    <p>Thrombocytopaenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main pathway involved in secondary hemostasis?

    <p>Extrinsic pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In primary hemostasis, what forms the platelet plug?

    <p>Platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Prothrombin Time (PT) measure?

    <p>Time taken for clot formation via the extrinsic pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor initiates the intrinsic pathway of the clotting cascade?

    <p>Factor XII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal value range for Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)?

    <p>23-35 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is associated with the formation of fibrin from fibrinogen?

    <p>Factor X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of haemostasis involves the adherence of platelets to the damaged blood vessel wall?

    <p>Platelet plug formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of serotonin and thromboxanes during primary haemostasis?

    <p>To promote smooth muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes secondary haemostasis?

    <p>Activation of clotting factors leading to fibrin formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the von Willebrand factor play in the process of haemostasis?

    <p>It stabilizes the platelet plug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can result from severe blood loss as part of the haemostasis process?

    <p>Clammy and pale skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the process of vasoconstriction contribute to haemostasis?

    <p>It reduces blood loss by narrowing the blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best illustrates a clinical implication of understanding haemostasis for dental professionals?

    <p>Effectively managing patients with bleeding disorders during procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of insufficient platelets during the platelet plug formation stage of haemostasis?

    <p>Increased risk of excessive bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Haemostasis Overview

    • Haemostasis is the process that stops bleeding.
    • When a blood vessel is damaged, overlapping processes occur to halt bleeding.
    • Blood loss must be stopped quickly following injury.

    GDC Learning Outcomes

    • Explain general and systemic diseases, relating them to oral health.
    • Describe relevant and appropriate physiology, showing how it applies to patient management.
    • Describe medicine properties and therapeutic agents, discussing their impact on patient management.
    • Describe haemostasis and clot formation.
    • Describe the clotting cascade and the significance of clotting factors
    • Outline the significance of haemostasis to dental hygienists/therapists.

    What is Haemostasis?

    • Bleeding stops through haemostasis.
    • When a blood vessel is damaged, multiple overlapping processes halt the blood loss.

    Why Haemostasis is Important

    • Blood is important connective tissue.
    • Blood nourishes all organs.
    • It's vital to stop blood loss quickly in case of injury.

    Consequences of Rapid Blood Loss

    • Minor loss: Body's homeostatic mechanisms preserve blood volume and cells.
    • Moderate loss: Headache, fatigue, nausea, sweating, dizziness.
    • Severe loss: Clammy skin, rapid shallow breathing, rapid heart rate, little or no urination, confusion, weakness, weak pulse, blue lips/fingernails, lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, and death.

    Stages of Haemostasis

    • 1. Vasoconstriction: Initial bleeding halted by blood vessel constriction. Platelets adhere to damaged vessel walls.
    • 2. Platelet plug formation: Platelets clump around exposed collagen fibers. Von Willebrand factor assists in stabilizing the platelet plug. Platelets release chemicals like ADP to draw in more platelets
    • 3. Coagulation (Secondary Haemostasis): Complex process where a stable fibrin clot is formed from liquid fibrinogen through the cascade.

    Stages of Primary Haemostasis - 1. Vasoconstriction

    • Initial bleeding is stopped by the constriction of blood vessels.
    • Platelets stick to damaged vessel walls.
    • Platelets release serotonin and thromboxanes, which lead to smooth muscle contraction in the vessel walls.
    • Other vasoconstrictors, like endothelins, are released by damaged vessels.

    Stages of Primary Haemostasis - 2. Platelet Plug

    • Platelets clump at the site of exposed collagen fibres.
    • Platelets release substances like adenosine diphosphate (ADP), which draws in more platelets to form a plug.
    • Von Willebrand factor stabilizes the platelet plug.

    Bleeding Time

    • Time taken for primary haemostasis (vessel constriction and platelet plug formation).
    • Normal range: 2-7 minutes. Factors that may cause prolonged bleeding times: thrombocytopaenia, severe anaemia, collagen disorders (e.g., Ehlers-Danlos syndrome), Von Willebrand's disease, as well as anti-platelet drugs.

    Secondary Haemostasis - 3. Coagulation

    • Platelet plug is stabilized through insoluble fibrin strands to form a mesh.
    • Fibrin is generated from soluble fibrinogen through the clotting cascade.

    Fibrin Mesh

    • Fibrin forms a mesh-like structure that entraps blood cells, platelets, and other components, reinforcing the clot.

    Clotting Cascade

    • A series of steps resulting in the formation of a blood clot in response to bleeding following injury.
    • The cascade involves activation of various clotting factors.

    Extrinsic Pathway (Tissue Factor Pathway)

    • Tissue factor (factor III) in damaged endothelial cells activates factor VII.
    • Factor VIIa triggers a cascade of reactions leading to the formation of factor Xa.
    • Factor Xa along with Va and calcium activate prothrombin.

    Intrinsic Pathway (Contact Pathway)

    • Triggered by blood coming into contact with collagen fibers in a damaged blood vessel wall.
    • Factor XII (serine protease) is the first key activation step, which is converted to factor XIIa.
    • Factor XIIa activation triggers a cascade of reactions ultimately leading to activation of factor X.

    Common Pathway

    • Prothrombin is converted to thrombin, which converts soluble fibrinogen into fibrin strands.
    • Factor XIII acts on the fibrin strands to form a fibrin mesh, stabilizing the clot.

    Coagulation Factors

    • Synthesized primarily in the liver.
    • Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of several clotting factors.
    • Liver disease can impair coagulation factor production.

    Inherited Disorders

    • Deficiencies in clotting factors (e.g., haemophilia A, B, and C) can occur, impacting the blood's ability to clot appropriately.

    Effects of Anticoagulants on the Clotting Cascade

    • Anticoagulants block different parts of the clotting cascade, thus preventing blood clotting.
    • Examples of anticoagulants include Warfarin, Heparin, and Rivaroxaban.

    Clot Retraction

    • Clot shrinks and draws the damaged blood vessel edges together, reducing further blood loss.
    • Proteins actin and myosin contract within activated platelets.
    • Fibrin threads draw more tightly together.
    • Serum exudes.

    Clot Breakdown (Fibrinolysis)

    • Plasminogen is trapped within the clot and converts to plasmin.
    • Plasmin breaks down fibrin within the clot.
    • Thrombin-activated fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI) stabilizes clots.

    Fibrinolysis Abnormalities

    • Excessive fibrinolysis can lead to bleeding problems.
    • Suppressed or impaired fibrinolysis can cause blood clots.
    • Example conditions: DVT (deep vein thrombosis), PE (pulmonary embolism)).

    Thrombosis

    • Caused by either over-activity of coagulation or under-activity of fibrinolysis.
    • Often begins in areas of vascular endothelial damage where platelets adhere.
    • Formation of clots in blood vessels.

    Dental Relevance

    • Dental procedures cause bleeding.
    • Natural stoppage of bleeding is typically within 4-10 minutes.
    • Prolonged bleeding may be caused by various factors, and requires specific management strategies.

    Haemorrhage in Dentistry

    • Dentistry employs methods like pressure, sutures, and hemostatic agents (e.g., Surgicel) to effectively manage bleeding.
    • Electrosurgery units and lasers are less common techniques.

    Summary of the Coagulation Cascade

    • The presentation details the step-by-step process of clot formation, starting from vascular injury through vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, coagulation, clot retraction, and lastly fibrinolysis.

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