Ace Your First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 (2023) Classes and Exams with Picmonic: #1 Visual Mnemonic Study Tool for Medicine (MD/DO) Students
With Picmonic, facts become pictures. We've taken what the science shows - image mnemonics work - but we've boosted the effectiveness by building and associating memorable characters, interesting audio stories, and built-in quizzing. Whether you're studying for your classes or getting ready for a big exam, we're here to help.
Interferes with Vitamin K-dependent Clotting Factors
Extrinsic Pathway
Bridge with Heparin
Indications
Chronic Anticoagulation
Side Effects
Bleeding
Necrosis
Cytochrome P450
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Antidote
FFP + Vitamin K
2 mins
Warfarin Antidotes
Antidotes
Vitamin K
Fresh Frozen Plasma
59 secs
Heparin Mechanisms
Mechanism of Action
Short Half-life
Antithrombin Activation Cofactor
Decrease Thrombin, Factor Xa
Side Effects
Bleeding
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Antidote
Protamine Sulfate
2 mins
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
Indications
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Venous Thromboembolism
Drug Names
Dabigatran
Bivalirudin
Argatroban
Mechanism of Action
Inhibition of Thrombin
Antidotes
Idarucizumab
Activated Prothrombin Complex Concentrate
Side Effects
Bleeding
3 mins
Factor Xa Inhibitors
Characteristics
Inhibit Factor Xa
-xaban
Drugs
Apixaban
Rivaroxaban
Indications
Pulmonary Embolism
Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Considerations
Andexanet Alfa
2 mins
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