Acquired Coagulopathies Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of Vit K deficiency
A
Poor diet
Malabsorption
Inhibitory drugs (warfarin)
2
Q
Symptoms of Vit K deficiency
A
Jaundice, small bowel disease
3
Q
Diagnosis of Vit K deficiency
A
PT - prolonged
APTT - prolonged
Low factors 2, 7, 9, 10
4
Q
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
symptoms
A
Bleeding in GI tract and lungs
Renal failure
Tissue death
Endothelial damage
5
Q
Diagnosis of DIC
A
APTT PT and Fib all prolonged
PLT decreased
