Coagulation Disorders Tutorial
 
Introduction

Very Sociable Guy

Chest Pain

Girl with a Rash  

England 1944

Trouble Healing

Morning Stiffness

Bruises Easily

Shortness of Breath

Drug Interactions

Review

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Lab results
 
  • PT = 11 sec (ref = 11.2 sec)
  • aPTT = 54 sec (ref = 22 - 34 sec)
  • CBC

What can be said so far?

  • Appears to be a problem of clotting factors, not platelets.
  • Interesting family history.
    • It would be nice to know more about the grandfather.
  • Labs indicate:
    • Factor VII and final common path are working.
    • Problem seems to be with XII, XI, IX or VIII.
  • Any siblings?
 

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