SMi Source Lesson Cardiovascular Primer: Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

  • SMi Source lesson Cardiovascular Primer: Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System has the following microlearning topics

  • 1. Introduction and Learning Objectives

    2. Coagulation and Hemostasis Overview

    3. Platelet Adhesion, Activation, and Aggregation

    4. Secondary Hemostasis: Coagulation Cascade

    5. Coagulation Cascade: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Pathways, Thrombin Generation and Thrombin Functions

    6. Thrombosis and Virchow's Triad

    7. Arterial and Venous Thrombosis

    8. Hemostasis and Bleeding Disorders

    9. Bleeding Disorders and Hypercoagulable States

    10. Bleeding Risk Schemes

    11. Bleeding Risk Stratification Schemes: HEMORR2HAGES

    12. ATRIA (AnTicoagulation and Risk factors In Atrial fibrillation)

    13. Overview, Signs and Symptoms of Bleeding

    14. Laboratory Tests and Complete Blood Count (CBC)

    15. Other Laboratory Tests

    16. Other Laboratory Tests: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time and Thrombin Time

    17. Other Laboratory Tests: Ecarin Clotting Time and Heptest

    18. Basic Management of Bleeding: Minor and Major Bleeding

    19. HASHTI and American Society of Hematology Definitions

    20. Overview: Anticoagulant Reversal Agents and Vitamin K

    21. Protamine Sulfate, Platelets and Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

    22. Prothrombin Complex Concentrates (PCC) and the Recombinant Factor VIIa (rFVIIa)

    23. Factor VIII Inhibitor Bypass Activity (FEIBA)

    24. Summary of Anticoagulation Reversal Agents