Physiology

<aside> 💡 Be familiar with the components of coagulation studies (“coags”) and the underlying physiology for a normal result

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• what are the steps of primary hemostasis?
• what are the steps of secondary hemostasis?

Coagulation Studies

<aside> 💡 List the common causes of an abnormal PT/INR and APTT

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• what is the aetiology of $\uparrow$ PT/INR?
• what is the aetiology of $\uparrow$ aPTT?
• what is the aetiology of an $\uparrow$ PFA100 test?
• Investigation Findings
• Summary

Anticoagulation Therapy

<aside> 💡 Know the mechanism of action of anticoagulation therapy and the effect that the medication has on coagulation studies

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• Mechanism of Action

DVT & PE

<aside> 💡 Utilise first-line investigations to determine the cause of a DVT/PE

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• what are the investigation findings of DVT?
• what are the investigation findings of PE?
• PE Pathway

Thrombophilia