Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome-Management If APLA is diagnosed based on H/O Abortion then aspirin along with low molecular weight heparin has to be given Aspirin: • Aspirin low doses= 50-100mg (80mg) • Started-Urine Pregnancy Test (UPT) +ve • Continued throughout Pregnancy • Stopped 4-6 days before labor Heparin: Started- Only after confirmation of IU pregnancy […]
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Heparin HEPARIN Anticoagulant (blood thinner) preventing blood clot formation. Preparation from porcine, bovine intestinal mucosa & lung. Heterogeneous of unbranched polysaccharide chains. One-third of polysaccharide chain contain specific antithrombin binding pentasaccharide sequence. Alternating monosaccaride units of L-iduronic acid & D-glucosamine. Non-Teratogenic. Strongest organic acid present in body, so it can decrease pH. Used to treat & prevent blood clots in veins,
Heparin Q. 1 A 60-year-old male patient on aspirin, nitrates, and a beta blocker, being followed for chronic stable angina, presents to the ER with a history of two to three episodes of more severe and long-lasting anginal chest pain each day over the past 3 days. His ECG and cardiac enzymes are normal. The
