Question 1

how is low molecular weight heparin used?

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Low molecular weith: Heparin is used as an anticoagulant.  In low doses the intent is to prevent clotting.  In full dose it is used to treat an established clot.  If is given as a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection, which is more convenient than a continuous IV infusion of standard heparin.

Question 2

what is the heparin?

Accepted Answer

Heparin: is a naturally occurring anticoagulant produced by basophils and mast cells. In therapeutic doses it prevents the formation and extension of blood clots. It allows the body's natural clot dissolving mechanisms to work normally to break down clots. It is used when heart attack is imminent(acute coronary syndrome), deep vein thrombosis,pulmonary embolism, in heart surgery, to prevent stroke in A fib

Question 3

what are normal heparin levels?

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Zero: Heparin is not a normal constituent of blood. Even when Heparin is administered for therapeutic purposes, its effect is measured by testing for activated thromboplastin time (appt), not Heparin levels.

Question 4

how are heparin injections given?

Accepted Answer

Subq: Most Heparin injections are administered subcutaneously or intravenously.

Question 5

what is the primary purpose of heparin?

Accepted Answer

Prevent clots: Heparin prevents the blood from clotting.

Question 6

please tell me information about heparin.?

Accepted Answer

Blood thinner: Heparin is a blood thinner used to prevent clots.

Question 7

is "heparin" the same thing as "unfractionated heparin"?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are types of heparin: unfractionated (heparin) and low molecular weight heparin (Lovenox).

Question 8

what is difference between low molecular weight heparin and normal heparin?

Accepted Answer

Low molecular weight: Heparin is used as an anticoagulant.  In low doses the intent is to prevent clotting.  In full dose it is used to treat an established clot.  If is given as a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection, which is more convenient than a continuous IV infusion of standard heparin.

Question 9

how long does lmwh or heparin stay in the system for? i had a dose based on my bodyweight 84kg as they couldn't scan me overnight.

Accepted Answer

It depends on...: It depends on the way it was given. regular heparin is given IV and has a short stay in blood. When these are given under the skin(SubQ), they are present int he body for 24 to 48 hours.

Question 10

why heparin blood used in karyotyping?

Accepted Answer

To prevent clotting: This avoids blood cells sticking together.

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