Master the nuances of the hypercoagulable work-up! Our expert discussant, Dr. Jean Connors, leads us through when to send testing for thrombophilia and how to interpret the results.
Lupus anticoagulant, triple test, ABC... A Anticardio, B B2 glyco, C Clotting test, high persistent titre in context of thrombosis, advice look at PTT first
Genes are inherited so to consider testing when family member is going to push the gene button by OCP pills, so she can get prophylaxis incase she carry the gene from clotted father.
After week from finishing anticoagulation we can seek tests
Lupus anticoagulant, triple test, ABC... A Anticardio, B B2 glyco, C Clotting test, high persistent titre in context of thrombosis, advice look at PTT first
Genes are inherited so to consider testing when family member is going to push the gene button by OCP pills, so she can get prophylaxis incase she carry the gene from clotted father.
Lupus IgG repeated testing to confirm diagnosis
Pulmonary embolism is highest risk for recurrence
Travel prophylaxis
Obesity is significant risk